Green Pea Dahl

Ingredients

• 300g green split peas (pre-soaked, drained and washed)
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 large leek
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
• 400ml can of coconut milk
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt
• Fresh parsley or coriander (optional)

Method

1. 1

   Heat a pan with some olive oil. Chop the leek, the garlic, grate the carrots (I used a food processor) and add the mix to the pan.

2. 2

   Add the spices, the salt and stir well and let it fry for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add green peas and the can of coconut milk, add some more salt and stir well.

4. 4

   Bring the dahl to the boil, then reduce to simmer for 40-45 minutes, until peas are cooked through.