Potato and chana dhal curry
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 8 (1 meal + 1 frozen meal)
Time to make: 45 mins
Total cost: $15.20 / $1.90 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chana dhal (yellow lentils)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried coriander
- 2 x 400g cans Indian-style tomatoes
- 1.2L water
- 1.5kg waxy potatoes, peeled, diced
- 4 cups cooked rice, to serve
- 4 cups blanched beans, to serve
- handful chopped fresh coriander, to serve
Instructions
1 Wash lentils well in several changes of water until water is clear. Drain.
2 Heat a large deep saucepan over a medium-high heat and add oil. Add mustard seeds. As seeds pop stir in ginger and garlic. Lightly fry for 30 seconds. Add coriander and fry for 30 more seconds.
3 Add tomatoes and lentils to pan. Cover with water. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are soft. Add potatoes and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes or until tender. Serve with rice, beans and sprinkle over coriander.
HFG tip
To freeze: Pack in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. To thaw, defrost in microwave for 10 minutes then place in a saucepan on the stove top and reheat gently until simmering.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 425cal
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Kilojoules 1780kJ
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Protein 17g
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Total fat 5g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 80g
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–Sugars 6g
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Dietary fibre 8g
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Sodium 160mg
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Calcium 90mg
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Iron 5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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