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Creamy Korma Spiced Butternut Dal

with Chilli and Mustard Seed Cabbage
4.5(625)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 14, 2025
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Calories
615 kcal
Protein
20.5g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Mustard
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

300 grams

Diced Butternut Squash

1 unit(s)

Leek

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

50 grams

Korma Curry Paste

(Contains: Mustard)

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

100 grams

Red Split Lentils

150 grams

Shredded Savoy Cabbage

1 sachet(s)

Mustard Seeds

(Contains: Mustard)

1 pinch

Chilli Flakes

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Dal

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)2572 kJ
Energy (kcal)615 kcal
Fat29.5 g
of which saturates19.7 g
Carbohydrate61.9 g
of which sugars19.3 g
Dietary Fibre25.6 g
Protein20.5 g
Salt2.4 g
Potassium724.5 mg
Calcium72 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Garlic Press
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Pop the diced butternut onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and cooked through, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Meanwhile, trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

3

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook the leek until softened, 4-6 mins, stirring occasionally.

Add the korma curry paste and half the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 min.

4

Next, stir the coconut milk, sugar and water for the dal (see pantry for both amounts) and veg stock paste to the leek.

Add the lentils, stir together and bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat, cover with a lid (or some foil) and cook until the lentils are soft, 20-25 mins. Stir often to ensure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.

Once cooked, remove from the heat.

5

When 5 mins of dal cooking time remain, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium heat.

When hot, add the cabbage and stir-fry for 2 mins. Season with salt and pepper, add a splash of water, mix well and cover with a lid (or foil).

Cook until just tender, 3-4 mins. Once tender, add the mustard seeds, chilli flakes (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and remaining garlic and fry for 1 min more.

6

When everything's ready, add the roasted butternut to the dal.

Add a splash of water to the curry if it looks a little thick, then stir through the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.

Share your dal between your bowls. Top with your cabbage.

Enjoy! 

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