Sweet Potato Dhal With Curried Vegetables Food

SWEET POTATO DHAL WITH CURRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• To make the dhal, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onion over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring regularly, until softened and very lightly browned - add the garlic for the final min. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 30 secs more.
• Add the lentils, 1 tsp flaked sea salt and 1 litre of water. Stir in the sweet potatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the lentils for 50 mins or until the dhal is thick, stirring regularly. Add a splash of water if the dhal thickens too much. Stir in the lime or lemon juice and season to taste.
• While the dhal is cooking, make the curried vegetables. Half-fill a medium non-stick pan with water and bring to the boil. Add the beans, cauliflower and carrots, and return to the boil. Cook for 4 mins, then drain.
• Return the pan to the heat and add the oil and onion. Cook over a medium-high heat for 3-4 mins or until the onion is lightly browned, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more until softened. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a few secs, stirring.
• Add the tomatoes, green chilli according to taste and 200ml cold water. Cook for 5 mins or until the tomatoes are well softened, stirring regularly. Stir in the blanched vegetables and cook for 4-5 mins or until hot throughout. Season with black pepper.
• Divide the dhal between four deep bowls and top with the curried vegetables. Serve with the yogurt, coriander and lime wedges for squeezing over.

CURRIED VEGETABLES WITH DAHL

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils well.
• In a saucepan, add water and lentils; cover pan and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, uncover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
• In a big soup pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and minced chile; saute for several minutes.
• Add the sweet potatoes, curry powder, cumin, and ginger; saute 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in the 2 cups of water.
• Add the cauliflower florets and bell peppers; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• While the vegetables are simmering, pour the lentils and their cooking liquid into the container of an electric blender and puree for 2-3 minutes, to make a smooth dahl.
• When the cauliflower is tender, add in the spinach, lentil puree, and lemon juice.
• Simmer just until the spinach has wilted.
• Add salt to taste and serve.