The Accidental Vegetarian's Banana Dahl

1 onion finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch piece of fresh ginger finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
pinch of turmeric
1.25 cups of lentils (washed and drained)
3 cups of stock
pinch of ground cumin
pinch of ground coriander
pinch of ground curry
3 bananas, thinly sliced
pepper to taste
cilantro for garnish if desired

1. Fry onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil for about 10 minutes over low heat. Add the turmeric and cook for another 1 minute
2. Add the lentils and fry for 1-2 minutes
3. Add the stock and bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes
4. Add the spices and cook for a further 10 minutes
5. Gently fold in the banana slices directly before serving
6. Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat with bread

Makes approximately 6 servings of 2/3 cup

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASHLEIGH1985.