Sweet potato dhal with curried vegetables

Per serving

453kcal
19гProteins
Fats
67гCarbs

This rich and comforting spicy lentil dish, topped with lightly curried vegetables, is delicious served with creamy yogurt and zesty lime

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • cold-pressed rapeseed oil1 tbsp tbsp
  • medium onion1

    finely chopped

  • garlic cloves2

    thinly sliced

  • medium curry powder1 tbsp tbsp
  • dried split red lentils200g g
  • sweet potatoes500g g

    peeled and cut into chunks

  • lime2 tbsp tbsp

    (or lemon) juice plus lime wedges, to serve

  • full-fat natural bio yoghurt100g g
  • coriander

    to serve

  • green beans100g g

    trimmed and cut into short lengths

  • cauliflower250g g

    cut into small florets

  • medium carrots2

    sliced

  • cold-pressed rapeseed oil1 tbsp tbsp
  • medium onion1

    cut into thin wedges

  • garlic cloves2

    thinly sliced

  • medium curry powder1 tsp
  • ripe tomatoes200g

    roughly chopped

  • long green chilli1

    finely sliced (deseeded if you don’t like it too hot)

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    To make the dhal, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onion over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring regularly, until softened and very lightly browned – add the garlic for the final min. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 30 secs more.

  2. 2

    Add the lentils, 1 tsp flaked sea salt and 1 litre of water. Stir in the sweet potatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the lentils for 50 mins or until the dhal is thick, stirring regularly. Add a splash of water if the dhal thickens too much. Stir in the lime or lemon juice and season to taste.

  3. 3

    While the dhal is cooking, make the curried vegetables. Half-fill a medium non-stick pan with water and bring to the boil. Add the beans, cauliflower and carrots, and return to the boil. Cook for 4 mins, then drain.

  4. 4

    Return the pan to the heat and add the oil and onion. Cook over a medium-high heat for 3-4 mins or until the onion is lightly browned, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more until softened. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a few secs, stirring.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes, green chilli according to taste and 200ml cold water. Cook for 5 mins or until the tomatoes are well softened, stirring regularly. Stir in the blanched vegetables and cook for 4-5 mins or until hot throughout. Season with black pepper.

  6. 6

    Divide the dhal between four deep bowls and top with the curried vegetables. Serve with the yogurt, coriander and lime wedges for squeezing over.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Original recipe

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