Fragrant, hearty and so delicious, this red lentil dahl with chicken is a beautiful family dinner dish. With an extra serve added to the ingredients, you’ll even have enough left for lunch the next day!
1.In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium. Brown chicken in 3 batches for 2-3 minutes each. Set aside.
2.In same pan, saute onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add ginger, spices and curry leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
3.Return chicken to pan with stock, lentils and chilli, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes until reduced, thickened and lentils are tender.
4.Stir spinach leaves through. Sprinkle with toasted flaked almonds. Serve with pappadams, yoghurt, sambal and chutney.
Toast almonds in a dry frying pan, shaking over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden.