M&S Red Lentils

Our Red Lentils are a store cupboard essential, sourced for their high quality and robust flavour. These naturally hearty lentils cook quickly, making them an easy base for curries and soups. High in protein and fibre, they feature our Eat Well flower so you know they're a healthy choice.
M&S UPC - 29336975

Perfect for making dal, curries and soups, Eat well, High in Fibre, High in Protein, 80g = 1 of 5 a day

Deliciously healthy food.
Best enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle & a balanced varied diet.

Eat a healthy variety of differently coloured vegetables and fruits each day - at least 5 portions

For Best Before End, see side of pack. Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, peel off sticker and use to reseal pack.

Tip: Use as an alternative to pasta in a creamy vegetable soup topped with fresh parsley.

Hob - From Ambient. Serving size: 30g per portion/80g when cooked
25 mins for 2 servings
1. Rinse 60g of lentils and place in 500ml water.
2. Bring to the boil for 10 mins.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened with a slight firm bite.
4. Drain, rinse, and use as required.
Do not reheat

Bag

Whole Packaging - Recycle

Full Product Name:
Red split lentils

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

Safety Warning:
This product must be cooked before consumption.

Additional Information:
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Marks and Spencer plc,
PO Box 3339,
Chester,
CH99 9QS,
United Kingdom.

M&S (Ireland) Ltd,
PO Box 13022,
Ravensdale,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
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Lentil Dal
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 200g Red lentils
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground garam masala
- 3 Chopped plum tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 400ml Water
Method
1. Heat oil on a low-medium heat and fry onion and garlic until golden brown.
2. Add cumin, coriander, chilli powder and turmeric, fry briefly until fragrant notes from spices are released.
3. Add tomatoes and salt and cover. Cook on a low heat until the oils are released from the tomatoes, and they are a deep red colour, will take approx. 15 mins.
4. Add in 400ml water and the lentils and cook for a further 20 mins, add a little more water if it starts to dry out.
5. Stir in garam masala and lemon juice (or tamarind) and cook for 2 mins more to finish off.