Mixed vegetable dhal

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

2	Onions, chopped
2 Tbsp	Oil
2 cloves	Crushed garlic
2 Tbsp	Fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp	Turmeric
1 cup	Lentils
3 tsp	Coriander
3 tsp	Cumin
1 Tbsp	Black mustard seeds
1 cup	Green split peas
3 cups	Vegetables, eg mushrooms, beans, courgettes, peppers (Main)
2 cups	Vegetable stock
400 g	Chopped tomatoes, (can)
420 g	Chickpeas, (1 can)
1 cup	Coconut cream
½ cup	Coriander, chopped

Directions

1. In a heavy-based saucepan heat the oil to a medium heat and fry the onions and garlic until soft.
2. Add the ginger, mustard seeds, cumin, coriander and turmeric, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the lentils, split peas, vegetables, tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the pulses are just soft (al dente).
4. Add the chickpeas, coconut cream and coriander and heat through. Serve garnished with extra coriander, and with roti or naan bread.