ET-Kik (Yellow Lentils)

Kik (Yellow Lentils)

What you need:

• 1 cup yellow lentils (chana dal), well rinsed
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tbs canola oil
• 1 round tsp garlic ginger paste, or to taste
• Water
• Salt & freshly ground pepper

What you do:

• In a medium saucepan, cook lentils in 3 cups water over medium heat until water is fully absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, sauté onions in oil in large saucepan over medium heat until golden.
• Add pre-cooked lentils to onions and stir until well combined.
• Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil and reduce heat to prevent burning.
• Cook lentils until tender, adding more water as needed to maintain consistency of very thick soup.
• When lentils are nearly tender, add garlic ginger paste and cook for a further 10 mins.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.