LIFESTYLE NEWS - This vegetarian dish is a delicious and nutritious winter warmer.

Ingredients

• 30ml extra virgin olive oil
• 20g fresh garlic peeled and roughly chopped
• 12g dried cumin
• 16g garam masala
• 800g red lentils, cooked and cooled
• 300g tomatoes, crushed
• 60ml Maggi chilli sauce
• 600g low-fat coconut milk
• 2g fine salt

Method

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the cumin and garam masala and fry until fragrant.
4. Add the lentils and fry for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes, chilli sauce and coconut milk and bring to a slow simmer.
6. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season well and serve.

Recipe supplied by Nestle

Source: Caxton publication, The Citizen

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