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Shatkora Dhal
Serves 6 Starters and mains
Ingredients
- 200g red split lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4tsp salt
- 1tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 slices shatkora, grapefruit or pomelo, chopped into large chunks
- 2tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 dried red chillies
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed handful fresh coriander, chopped (optional)
Method
Rinse the lentils in several changes of water until the water runs clear, then put in a pan with 1 litre water. Add the bay leaf, salt, turmeric and onion and give everything a quick stir. Bring to the boil over a high heat, then reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for 10 minutes, partially covered with a lid.
Add the fruit chunks and continue cooking for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils have softened. You should end up with a smooth dhal where the lentils have disintegrated. Reduce the heat to very low while you continue with the next step.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat for around 1 minute until hot, then add the chillies. Stir for around 1 1/2 -2 minutes until the chillies are very dark brown, then add the garlic and stir until golden brown. Immediately add the contents of this pan to the pan with the dhal, including all the oil. Stir and add the coriander, if using, to serve.
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