Red Lentil Dahl

Ingredients

 - 500g dried red lentils
 - 1 1/2 large onions (or two medium ones) chopped
 - 2 tsp crushed garlic
- 1-2 tsp Garam Masala
 - 1-2 tsp crished Ginger
 - 8 Cumin seeds
 - 1 tsp ground Coriander
 - 2 tsp Black mustard seeds
 - 1 Star anise
 - 1 tsp Salt
 - Olive oil
 - 1 tsp ground black Pepper
 - Medium bunch of fresh coriander or parsley leaves 

Method

1. In a large pan, fry the onions, ginger and garlic together till browned.
   
2. Add the spices and seeds and stir well. Add the lentils and add the amount of water recommended on the packaging/ cover the lentils. Cook for about 20 min (check from time to time if it needs a bit more water)
3. Once the lentils are soft and starting to dissolve fish out the star anise. You can blend the mixture in the blender if you want a smoother consistency.
4. Chop the fresh coriander or parsley and add to the mixture for flavour.
   
   Serve as is, or with rice.