Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
red lentils, washed and soaked for 2 hours (if time allows)
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1 teaspoon
ground turmeric
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1 liter
filtered water
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1
bay leaf
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1/2
red onion, sliced
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2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
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6
curry leaves
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1
eggplant, pierced and stuffed with 4-6 peeled garlic cloves then roasted for 1-1 1/2 hours
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1 tablespoon
salt
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1 tablespoon
garam masala
Directions
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Tip lentils into a medium saucepan. Cover with the water and add turmeric and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the water has reduced and the lentils are soft.
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After roasting the eggplant, remove its skin and mash the flesh in a bowl, ensuring the garlic is mashed and mixed well. Set aside.
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Heat some oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and allow it to caramelise, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin seeds and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until fragrant then add curry leaves and stir for 1 minute.
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Tip the onion mix into the saucepan of red lentils and stir. Add mashed eggplant, salt and garam masala and cook for a further 10 minutes. Season further if required.
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Serve with brown rice, fresh herbs and tamarind chutney.
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