Creamy Korma Spiced Butternut Dal
with Chilli and Mustard Seed Cabbage
- Mustard
Dal isn't just the name for the dish, but also the lentils that make it. With warming korma spices and seasonal butternut squash, our Creamy Korma Spiced Butternut Dal heroes pulses as well as veg.
Ingredients
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
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many found this dish deliciously flavourful, with a creamy and warming korma taste that surprised even meat-eaters.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the simple preparation, though some noted it took longer to cook than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding naan bread or rice for a heartier meal; some found extra chilli flakes enhanced the spice level.
- Next-day meals: The dal keeps well in the fridge, making it great for leftovers the next day.
- Texture: For best results, ensure lentils are cooked thoroughly; some found pre-cooking them separately helpful.
- Vegetables: The cabbage topping received mixed reviews; try adjusting cooking time for preferred tenderness.
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