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Kumara & Red Lentil Dhal

A warming, plant-based meal rich in fibre and protein. Easy to batch cook and freeze for days when cooking feels too much.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 large kumara, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh coriander to serve
  • Rice or naan to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Sauté onion in a large pot until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add kumara, lentils, coconut milk, and stock. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until lentils and kumara are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in lime juice. Serve over rice with fresh coriander.

veganhigh-fibrebatch-cookfreezer-friendly