For: Nitra Fenugreek Powder (Methi)
Fenugreek-Spiced Lentil Curry
- Vegan
- Indian
- ⏱ 35 min
- Serves 4
A dal with a distinctive, slightly bitter-sweet depth, thanks to a generous helping of fenugreek powder.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Cook the lentils
Boil the lentils with turmeric and water until soft, 15–25 minutes depending on the variety.
- 2
Build the masala
Heat the oil and sauté the onion for 6 minutes until golden, then add the tomatoes and cook 6 minutes more until softened.
- 3
Add the fenugreek powder
Stir in the fenugreek powder and cook a further minute until fragrant.
- 4
Combine
Add the cooked lentils, season with salt, and simmer 10 minutes for the flavours to combine.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nitra tip
A little fenugreek powder goes a long way toward its bitterness — start with less if you're new to the flavour and adjust up next time.
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