DIY dal mix
This is the simplest, quickest dal you can make. Have a jar of the mix in the cupboard for when hunger strikes.
You will need a 350g/12oz jam jar.
Each serving provides 323 kcal, 22g protein, 51g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 2g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.7g salt.
Ingredients
- 180g/6oz red lentils
- 1 vegetable stock cube, crumbled
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala or curry powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- pinch dried chilli flakes
Method
Combine all of the ingredients in the 350g/12oz jam jar and seal with a lid. It will keep until you're ready to use in a hurry!
When ready to use, tip the contents of the jar into a saucepan and add 2 jars of water (approximately 600ml/1 pint). Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the lentils are soft.
Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
