Immune Boosting Durban Dahl

April 01, 2020

Immune Boosting Durban Dahl

INGREDIENTS

- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 4 brown onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp Tweed Real Food Durban Earth Curry Rub
- 1-litre chicken stock
- 1 400g can coconut milk
- 2 cups dry red lentils
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander (1 for garnish)
- Sea salt
- Pepper

Optional -
1 cup of basmati rice

METHOD

Optional - If enjoying with rice, boil a pot of water and cook rice to perfection.

In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil.

Add the Durban Earth Curry Rub cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes.

Add the garlic, ginger stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, red lentils and 2 Tbsp fresh coriander to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20-30 minutes (it may be necessary to add a little water as you go as it thickens).

When ready to season with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining fresh coriander.