Gobi dal recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food

Toast the whole spices in a dry frying pan, then crush using a pestle and mortar. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the crushed spices and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chilli and lentils, then pour over 300ml water. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the cauliflower, another 300ml of water and cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes until cauliflower and lentils are tender.

Squeeze lemon juice over, stir through the coriander and serve with the accompaniments.