Jerry Mai's Mahkani Bean Dhal with Naan Bread

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 tins beans (you can use whatever you have in the pantry including navy, red kidney, chick peas, pinto)

1 tin lentils

1 brown onion, diced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 large green chilli, minced

200ml coconut milk

Coriander leaves, washed and roughly chopped

4 naan bread

Salt /pepper to taste.

Method:

In a pan on medium heat, fry the onion, green chilli, ginger and garlic until soft.

Add the cumin and coriander powder. Cook until aromatic.

Add the beans and lentils, then 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer.

Add the coconut milk and simmer for around 4-5 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the naan bread as per instructions on the packet.

Serve in a bowl with chopped coriander and naan bread

Tip: Freeze leftover dahl for an easy meal in a few weeks' time - don't forget to add a label with the date.

This recipe was provided by our Innovation partner 10 Minute Kitchen, a cooking show from Network 10 that celebrates easy, family-friendly meals that anyone can cook at home. Find out more about our Partnership Program.