Butternut Dhansak Curry
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20 min.
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This delicious curry is vegetarian but is packed with protein thanks to the lentils and yogurt.
Serve this curry with some brown rice for added fiber.
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Ingredients
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4
- Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups Red lentils (e. g. Puy lentils)
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (finely diced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp ground Turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp ground cilantro
- ½ tsp ground Cumin
- 2 Tbsps Ghee (or clarified butter)
- 4 ⅔ cups Squash (e. g. butternut, diced)
- 1 ½ cups canned Tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ cup Yogurt
- 2 Tbsps fresh cilantro (chopped)
Preparation steps
1.
Soak the lentils overnight in cold water and drain well using a sieve.
2.
Fry the onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground coriander and cumin in hot ghee in a pan for 3-4 minutes, stirring. Add the lentils, squash, tomatoes and enough water to cover completely. Put the lid on and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Stir in the yoghurt and coriander, season to taste with salt and serve, with rice and naan bread if desired.
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