Topic: Black Lentils from Curry by Vivek Singh

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Black Lentils from Curry by Vivek Singh

Always rinse lentils in 3 or 4 changes of water to prevent them going murky in the water

INGREDIENTS
250g black urid lentils, soaked in lukewarm water overnight and then drained
2.5 litres   water
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoonscorn oil
2 black cardamom pods
1 green cardamom pod
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon   garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon   red chilli powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 tablespoons thick tomato puree or 6 large ripe tomatoes, pur