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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion , finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 2 fresh green pepper
  • 2.5cm fresh root ginger , grated
  • 7 cardamom pods
  • 400g pre-cooked (canned) red or brown lentils , rinsed and drained
  • 400ml creamed coconut milk
  • *Save some of the liquid drained from the lentils!

Method

  • STEP 1
    In a large saucepan, on a medium flame, add the olive oil and heat it up for a minute.
  • STEP 2
    Throw in the mustard and cumin seeds, let them pop but be careful not to burn them.
  • STEP 3
    Add the onions. Saute them for 3.min.
  • STEP 4
    Turn the flame down and add the garlic, ginger, chili and cardamon pods. Add in the liquid of the lentils and let it simmer till it thickens a little.
  • STEP 5
    Add the coconut cream and stir it in nicely. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Then add in the lentils, some salt and pepper and you let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • STEP 6
    Serve and enjoy!
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