Okra dal

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
125millilitresOlive oil; (4 fl oz)
1Onion; sliced
1teaspoonCumin seeds
2Cinnamon sticks; broken up
375gramsMasoor dal; (red lentils) (12oz)
1teaspoonGround coriander
½teaspoonChilli powder
¼teaspoonGround turmeric
litreWater; (2pints)
1largeTomato; halved
½Teaspoon; salt
24Okra; topped and tailed

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion with the cumin seeds and cinnamon over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until the onion is beginning to brown.

Add the lentils, coriander, chilli powder and turmeric.

Stir and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.

Add the water and stir, then add the tomato, salt and okra.

Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the okra and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

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