Indian Dahl

Method

1. Wash the lentils for a couple of minutes in cold water. Drain.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the chopped garlic, cook and stir for two to three minutes.

3. Then add the curry leaves, 1 heaped dessertspoon raw curry powder, one large teaspoon chilli powder and the cinnamon stick. Cook and stir over the heat for two to three minutes.

4. Add the thin coconut milk, stir and add the orange lentils (If making with black lentils, soak them over night). Bring to the boil and cook for five minutes, it will be quite thick.

5. Add 237ml water, stir and bring to the boil again. Cook for about ten minutes on a medium heat.

6. Add ½ teaspoon salt and 4fl oz thick coconut milk. Bring to the boil and cook until the lentils are just cooked but still have a little bite. Taste and correct seasoning.