Swede and Yellow Lentil Daal

This dahl uses a spice blend introduced to us by Romy Gill. When she visited our studio we challenged her to a "ready steady cook" style cook-off and... she made some delicious pan-fried pumpkin with what she described as her 'desert island spice mix' - nigella, cumin, brown mustard seeds, fenugreek and fennel. We couldn't believe how good it tasted, as soon as filming was done the entire crew gathered around with their forks eating the pumpkin right out of the pan. Here we have used it to flavour a mild and creamy yellow lentil and swede dahl. Thank you Romy for the cooking lesson! If you have time and feel so inclined, serve it with our Wholegrain Naan Breads. Read more This dahl uses a spice blend introduced to us by Romy Gill. When she visited our studio we challenged her to a "ready steady cook" style cook-off and she made some delicious pan-fried pumpkin with what she described as her 'desert island spice mix' - nigella, cumin, brown mustard seeds, fenugreek and fennel. We couldn't believe how good it tasted, as soon as filming was done the entire crew gathered around with their forks eating the pumpkin right out of the pan. Here we have used it to flavour a mild and creamy yellow lentil and swede dahl. Thank you Romy for the cooking lesson! If you have time and feel so inclined, serve it with our Wholegrain Naan Breads.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
40 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

14g
Protein
279kcal
Calories
8g
Total Fat
41g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
13g
Fibre
376mg
Calcium
29%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
101mg
Magnesium
24%
 
945mg
Potassium
20%
 
94mg
Sodium
4%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.6mcg
Vitamin B12
25%
 
1mcg
Vitamin D
5%
 
1.8mg
Vitamin E
12%
 
152mcg
Vitamin B9
38%
 
1017mcg
Vitamin A
113%
 
56mg
Vitamin C
62%
 
2.1mg
Zinc
19%
 
30mcg
Vitamin K
25%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
2.9mg
Vitamin B3
18%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
241mg
Phosphorus
19%
 
Protein: 14g; Calories: 279kcal; Total Fat: 8g; Carbs: 41g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 13g; Calcium: 376mg (29%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 101mg (24%); Potassium: 945mg (20%); Sodium: 94mg (4%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.6mcg (25%); Vitamin D: 1mcg (5%); Vitamin E: 1.8mg (12%); Vitamin B9: 152mcg (38%); Vitamin A: 1017mcg (113%); Vitamin C: 56mg (62%); Zinc: 2.1mg (19%); Vitamin K: 30mcg (25%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 2.9mg (18%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 241mg (19%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
peeled and finely chopped or grated
green chilli
deseeded and finely chopped
garlic cloves
minced
swede
Swaps: parsnip, pumpkin, sweet potatoes
peeled and finely chopped
carrot
peeled and finely chopped
coconut milk
yellow lentils (dried)
soaked and rinsed -see note
water
ground
ground
ground
nigella seeds
plus more for garnish
mustard seeds
brown, ground
Swaps: kale, rainbow chard, swiss chard
roughly chopped
curry leaves
To serve
coriander
Swaps: basil, mint, parsley
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Method

1

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2

Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions with a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often, for 7-8 minutes, until softened and reduced. Add the ginger, chilli and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

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