Chana Dal

Name: Chana Dal
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 200 g Chana dal; 720 ml Water (plus extra for soaking); 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 Garlic cloves (crushed); 1 thumb-size piece of Fresh ginger (grated); 1 Red chilli (finely chopped); 1 Medium Onion (finely chopped); 400 g Chopped tomatoes (tinned); 100 g Spinach (optional); 0 Coriander (handful, finely chopped)

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Before you begin cooking, soak the chana dal for at least 1 hour by covering in water and setting aside. After this, drain the chana dal and boil in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes. Leaving any remaining water with the chana dal, you can then either leave the chana dal as it is, or mash it to achieve a smoother, soup-like consistency according to your own preference. Set aside
In a wok or large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat and add your first Teaspoon Club spice packet. Fry for 30 seconds
Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli and fry for 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook until it is softened
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and your second Teaspoon Club spice packet and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened
Add the prepared chana dal to the sauce, along with any remaining water, and mix in well, warming the dal through.
If using, stir through the spinach until wilted
Season well and serve hot with rice or chapatis

Notes

This is a delicious and warming vegan main. Perfect healthy comfort food!

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