Spicy Turnip and Lentil Dhal

Ingredients

• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• 120g red lentils
• 750ml hot water
• 2 small turnips, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 3 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp coriender, chopped
• 25g butter
• 1½ tsp ground cumin

Method

1. Fry half the onions for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, turmeric, chilli and ginger and fry for 2-3 mins.
2. Add the red lentils, turnips, carrots, tomatoes and hot water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20 mins until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
3. Add the garam masala and coriander and stir well. Blend the soup until smooth.
4. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a pan, add the remaining onion and ground cumin and cook for 5 mins until the onions are coloured and soft. Stir this through the soup while it is being heated.