Speedy Dahl with Crispy Onions

Toppings are our secret taste trick in this speedy mid-week dahl!

Method

Based on 6 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat 2 tbsp of flavourless oil (or even better coconut oil if you have some) in a large saucepan over a medium heat and sweat the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and jalapeno and saute for a further 2 minutes.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low and add garam masala, ground cumin and ground coriander to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds to release spice flavours before adding chopped tomatoes, lentils, bay leaf, 1 1/2 tsp salt and 100ml water. Leave to simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan. Sprinkle the naan with a little water and place in the centre of the oven to bake for 3-4 minutes. Cut into slices for sharing.

Step 4

Stir coconut milk into the pan and heat through about 3 minutes before serving. Now add half the fresh coriander and season to taste.

Step 5

Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with crispy onions, nigella seeds and the remaining fresh coriander.

Exclude these crispy onions and swap for a gluten-free naan to make this gluten-free.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 6 servings
  • 50g Crispy Onions 1x Top Taste Crispy Onions 100g
  • 750g Green Lentils 3x Sainsbury's Green Lentils In Water 400g (265g*)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger, minced 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala 1x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g
  • 2 Bay Leaf 1x Sainsbury's Bay Leaves 3g
  • 2 Tin Chopped Tomatoes 2x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g
  • 1 tsp Nigella Seeds 1x Sainsbury's Nigella Seeds 48g
  • 400ml Coconut Milk 1x Sainsbury's Coconut Milk 400ml
  • 2 Garlic & Coriander Naan Bread 1x Sainsbury's Flame Baked Garlic & Coriander Naans x2 260g
  • 1 Jalapeno (or Red Chilli), minced 1x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 65g
  • 6 Garlic Clove, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 30g Coriander, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 2 Onion, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
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