A traditional Gujarati dal from Meera Sodha's cookbook Fresh India, with subtle hints of star anise,

Ingredients

• 300g yellow toor lentils
• 2 star anise
• rapeseed oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 green finger chilli, slit lengthways
• 2 sprigs of fresh curry leaves
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⅓ teaspoons salt
• 2½ teaspoons runny honey
• 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 30g red-skinned peanuts, crushed