10-Minute Green Dal
So pretty and flavourful, this vibrant green dal is smooth, creamy, spicy, and wonderfully nourishing – all ready in just 10 minutes! Packed full of greens, it makes a delicious quick dinner served with roasted pumpkin and pickled red onion.
Takes 15 minutes
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil olive or coconut
- 2 cloves garlic
- ginger a thumb-sized piece, peeled & finely grated
- 150 g onion 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 x 400 g cooked lentils (we used beluga: brown or green also work)
- 200 g spinach, cavolo nero or kale (roughly chopped: about 4 cups)
- 1 x 400 g tin coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime (¾ cup + 2 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp grond cumin
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
To Garnish
- Roasted pumpkin
- Drizzle of coconut milk
- Pickled red onion
- Fresh coriander or chilli flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
- Peel and finely chop the garlic and ginger. Finely chop the onion, removing any limp outer layers. Drain and rinse the tinned lentils thoroughly.
Toast the pittas:
- Pop your pitta breads into the toaster on maximum heat so they’re warm and slightly crisped when ready to serve.
Cook the aromatics:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over a high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion, and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
Build the dal:
- Add all remaining ingredients – lentils, greens, coconut milk, lime juice, curry powder, cumin, pepper, salt, tamari, and maple syrup. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, until heated through and creamy.
Serve and garnish:
- Remove from the heat. Spoon into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of coconut milk, roasted pumpkin, and pickled red onion. Scatter over some fresh coriander or chilli flakes, and serve with warm pitta soldiers or rice on the side.
This was both beautiful and delicious ! Thanks!
Ah brilliant! 💚 So glad you liked it 😋