Spiced Lentil And Coconut Dhal | Waitrose

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder and more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots add a milder flavor.

Add a splash of oil to the pan.

Add finely chopped onion, diced carrot, and seeded and finely chopped chili to the pan and cook them off.

Add 1 tablespoon of Madras curry powder and red lentils to the pan and stir together.

Pour in 1 can of reduced fat coconut milk and vegetable stock, mix well, cover the pan, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

While the dhal simmers, roughly chop unblanched almonds and toast them in a frying pan until golden brown.

Stir the toasted almonds into the dhal along with frozen peas and warm everything through until piping hot and lentils are tender.

Finish by pulling off fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopping them, and scattering over the top of the dhal.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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