Aubergine Dhal With Tomato Onion Raita Food

INDIAN DHAL WITH TOMATO AND AUBERGINE

Steps:

• Boil the lentils with the turmeric in the water till soft. Remove from the Heat and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the seeds till they splutter.
• Add the green chillies, eggplant, chilli powder and salt.
• Fry for 30 seconds and add the tomato.
• Cook till the tomato and aubergine is soft, add the lemon juice
• Add the lentil mixture to the spiced vegetables, reduce the heat and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Serve as a side to a good curry and enjoy.

SWEET & SOUR LENTIL DHAL WITH GRILLED AUBERGINE

Steps:

• Cover the lentils, turmeric and tamarind paste with 500ml water. Add some salt and boil for 15 mins or until very soft. Skim off any foam that forms on the top. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil and cook the onion, garlic and ginger until golden, about 5 mins.
• Add the curry powder and cook for a further 2 mins. Pour in the lentil mixture and cook for another 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until very hot. Rub the remaining oil over the aubergine slices and season. Cook for 2-3 mins each side until cooked through and charred. Eat with basmati rice, lime or mango chutney and a sprinkling of coriander, if you like.