Flavoursome dhal with almonds

This dhal recipe is super easy to make, warming and has a lot of flavour and fab nutrients. It's high in fibre, protein and packed with vitamins. A great mid week recipe and for fueling the body for life and exercise! I forgot to take a pic when I made this but will do next time!

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 chopped onion

• 1 crushed garlic clove

• Half tsp ground cumin

• 1tsp ground coriander

• 125g red lentils

• 400ml veg stock

• 2 diced carrots

• 125g frozen peas

• Big squeeze of lemon juice

• Salt to taste

• Handful of fresh chopped coriander

• 50g almonds roughly chopped and toasted

Method:

• Heat the oil in a heavy based pan and saute the onions for 5 mins

• Add the garlic and spices and continue to cook for another minute

• Add the lentils, stock and carrots, and bring to the boil.

• Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, add the peas and simmer for a further 5 mins (20 mins simmering in total)

• Stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste.

• Stir in the fresh coriander and almonds.

• Serve with chapattis, naan or rice.

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