Curry

Black Lentil and Mushroom Dal-Style Curry

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Heat the oil and cook the diced onion for 7 minutes, until sweet and translucent.

  2. 02

    Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric for 1 minute, then add tomatoes, water and salt and simmer for 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Fry mushrooms in the extra oil until browned, then fold into the spiced tomato sauce with drained lentils.

  4. 04

    Simmer 15 minutes until hot and thick; gently swirl in cream just before serving.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.