A comforting, fragrant dhal of red lentils simmered with a rainbow of vegetables, including aubergine, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and long beans, in a warming blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel and chilli with curry leaves. It’s naturally plant-based and made in one pot. Lentils provide plenty of protein, and all the vegetables pack in fibre and vitamins.
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Heat the oil in the saucepan over a medium heat. Add the curry leaves and let them sizzle for a few seconds, then add the onion and cook until soft (5 minutes).
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Stir in the garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add the turmeric, coriander, cumin, fennel and chilli powder, and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
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Add the tomatoes and cook until starting to soften (3 minutes).
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Add the lentils and 1 litre water. Bring to the boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
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Add the aubergine, cauliflower and long beans. Simmer until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are almost tender (10 minutes).
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Add the cabbage and broccoli and simmer until all the vegetables are tender (5–7 minutes). Add a splash of water if it gets too thick. Stir in the salt and serve.
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Storage information
Leave to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot all the way through, adding a splash of water if it has thickened. Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.
Tip
Higher protein: Serve with a spoonful of 0% fat Greek yoghurt, or unsweetened soya yoghurt for vegan. Bigger appetites: Serve with a wholemeal chapati or a portion of brown rice.
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