Lamb dhansak-style lentil curry

• Lamb mince400g
• Red lentils150g
• Brown onions150g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)2
• Fresh ginger15g
• Medium curry powderstore cupboard20g
• Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
• Basmati rice300g

Plus salt and pepper. About £4.72 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 400g lamb mince and 1 chopped onion for 8 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat.

2. 2

   Add 2 crushed garlic cloves, 15g grated ginger and 2 tbsp curry powder for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add 150g rinsed red lentils, 1 tin chopped tomatoes and 600ml water. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring often, until thick. Season.

4. 4

   Cook 300g rice following the pack and serve with the curry.