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Red lentil vegetable dhal

Dhal is an excellent source of iron and fibre, and a good source of protein, for vegetarians. Red lentil dahl is full of flavour and this version is also packed with vegetables, making it the perfect healthy comfort food.

  • Hands-on time: 15 mins
  • Time to make: 50 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 3.3
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 leek, tough green end removed
  • 2 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup dried red lentils, washed, drained (see tip)
  • ½ x 400g can light coconut milk
  • 600ml water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ pumpkin, skin and seeds removed (500g flesh)
  • 400g green beans, cut in short lengths
  • 4 wholemeal roti, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Cut leeks in half lengthways, cut in half again lengthways then slice finely. Heat a medium-sized saucepan to high and add oil. Add sliced leek. Stir to toss then lower heat. Cook for a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add curry powder and cinnamon and stir over heat for 1 more minute.

    2 Add lentils to saucepan and pour in coconut milk and water. Add salt. Bring to the boil, stir then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

    3 Cut pumpkin in even-sized 2cm pieces. Add to dhal. Stir, return to the boil then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 12 more minutes. Add beans, cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve as is with fresh roti, flat bread or steamed rice.

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