Chana dal

Ingredients

• 120g chana dal (sometimes called yellow split gram)
• 400ml water
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 medium leek, trimmed and finely sliced
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon dried coriander
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2cm root ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Lemon juice (optional, to taste)