Aubergine Dhansak
Aubergine Dhansak Makes 4 servings Ingredients red lentils 100g onion 1 large, grated cherry tomatoes 400g tin ground turmeric 1 tsp aubergines 2 large, cut into 3cm chunks groundnut oil 2 tbsp cumin seeds 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp cardamom pods 4, split garlic 4 cloves, crushed coriander a small bunch, chopped garam masala 1 tsp rice and naans to serve Method Put the lentils, onion, tomatoes, turmeric and 1 tsp of salt in a pan with a tomato tin full of water, and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Meanwhile, put the aubergines in a bowl, and toss with the oil and some seasoning. Heat a large frying pan then cook half the aubergines until golden brown and softened. Tip out on a plate and do the next batch. Tip all the aubergines back into the pan and cook for a minute, then add the spices (not the garam masala) and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes then tip in the tomato a...
