Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal
A deliciously simple and delightfully tasty vegetarian curry, this Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal is a great midweek meal, for when time is tight – it’s also a fab recipe for using up any leftover veg you might have lurking in the back of your fridge! (Serves 4-6, depending on appetite.)
Servings 6
Calories 255kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 4 garlic cloves crushed or grated
- 2 cm ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 500 g butternut squash cut into 1cm cubes
- 500 g cauliflower cut into small florets
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400 ml water (i.e. a tomato tin full of water)
- 200 g red lentils
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons coriander plus extra for garnish (optional)
- Juice of ½ a lime plus extra to serve optional
- Brown rice to serve (and/or naan breads or chapattis)
Instructions
- Place the olive oil and sliced onion in a wide, deep saucepan and cook on a gentle heat, with the lid on for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, ginger, chilli, garam masala and turmeric, plus a splash of water to stop the pan going dry, and cook the paste for about a minute.
- Add the chopped butternut squash and cauliflower, plus the lentils and the tin of tomatoes. Fill the tomato tin with water and add to the pan, then add a little salt and pepper. Stir everything together and bring to the boil, then turn down and cover with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Add a splash more water if the pan gets too dry.
- While the curry is cooking, make your rice according to packet instructions / your own preferences.
- When the curry is ready, add in the coriander and lime juice (if using) and serve with the rice (and/or naan breads or chapattis) and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Notes
- Suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 1108mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9073IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg