Quick Lentil Dal with Cumin Garlic Oil
Creamy spiced lentils finished with a sizzling garlic and cumin oil.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Fry the onion for 4 minutes until soft.
4 min - 2
Add half the garlic, the ginger, turmeric and garam masala and cook for 30 seconds.
- 3
Stir in the lentils, tomatoes and water. Simmer for 6 minutes, mashing some lentils against the pan, until thick.
6 min - 4
In a small pan, heat the remaining oil and fry the cumin seeds and rest of the garlic for 1 minute until golden.
1 min - 5
Pour the oil over the dal and scatter with coriander.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
