Happy Pear Dahl

This is adapted from the Yellow Happy Pear cookbook. If you don't own it yet....BUY IT.  More info ..... www.happypear.ie 

Serves 2-3

20 weight watchers points per recipe 

Ingredients:

250g red lentils

1 red onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated

Small piece of ginger, grated

1 courgette, cut into thin moons

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cumin

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 tsps curry powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp soy sauce

Juice 1 lime

Method:

1. Rinse the lentils in cold water.

2. Sauté the onion, garlic and ginger on a low heat until the onions are lovely and caramelised. (Stir regularly and add a bit of water if they start to stick)

3. Then add the courgette, tomato and half the salt. Cover and cook on a low heat. I left them for half an hour because I had time - the longer you cook them out, the better. 

4. Add the lentils, spices, salt, soy, lime juice and 1 litre of water and bring to the boil. Reduce to a low heat and simmer for about half an hour. Again, I was cooking this in advance so put it on a really low heat and left it for an hour with the lid on. Stir regularly so the lentils don't stick. 

5. Enjoy :)