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    Red Lentil Dahl (Slow Cook Recipe)

    Taking part in Veganuary? This delicious vegan dhal is so easy to pop in a slow cooker and serve over rice!

    It is easily prepared in your slow cooker or stove top. Perfect as a side dish with curry or as a main served over rice and garnished with toasted cashews and coconut cream.

    Although it has caused some debate in the office around how you actually spell it. Dhal? Daal? Dal? Dahl? Who knows? What we do know is though, it tastes delicious regardless.

    Here's what you'll need...

    1. 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil
    2. 2 tsp mustard seeds
    3. 1 tsp fennel seeds
    4. 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
    5. 1 large onion, finely diced
    6. 2 large garlic cloves, sliced or minced
    7. 1 tsp each of ground cumin, turmeric & garam masala
    8. 1 tsp salt
    9. 400g split red lentils, well rinsed
    10. 4 tomatoes, diced
    11. 900ml hot vegetable stock
    12. Salt and freshly ground pepper to season

    To serve
    1. Basmati rice
    2. Sliced red chilli
    3. Handful toasted cashew nuts
    4. Coconut cream
    5. Coriander leaves