“Steamed rice (or bread) and dhal (lentils) is the basic diet of most Indians, from farmers to wealthy landlords.  A nutritious combination of carbohydrates and protein, this particular recipe uses aromatic spices to tempt the palate.”

Ingredients:

1 cup masoor dhal (red lentils)
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon Screaming Seeds  ‘Bengal Five Spice’
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

• Cook the lentils until completely soft, adding as much water as needed

• Heat the oil and add the Screaming Seeds ‘Bengal Five Spice’

• When the mustard seeds ‘splutter’ add the ginger

• Season with salt and pour in the lentils. Simmer for a couple of minutes

• When it has cooled slightly, add the lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves

• Serve hot

For a deliciously different Screaming Seeds flavour to compliment this dish, why not try …

                    Marrakesh  Magic                    Kashmiri  Krush
                    Garam  Masala                        Outback  Blend
                    7  Seas  Spice                          Virgin  Island  Mix
                    Ras  El  Hanout                       Quatre  Epice
                    Piri  Piri  Blend