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Curried Festive Veg Topped Tarka Dal

with Tempered Spices and Garlic Naan
4.5(96)
Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganUpdated on March 25, 2026
Calories
1079 kcal
Protein
33.8g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Mustard
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Parsnip

200 grams

Brussels Sprouts

1 sachet(s)

Curry Powder Mix

4 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

50 grams

Korma Curry Paste

(Contains: Mustard)

100 grams

Red Split Lentils

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

2 unit(s)

Plain Naans

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk, Wheat)

1 pinch

Chilli Flakes

1 sachet(s)

Mustard Seeds

(Contains: Mustard)

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Dal

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

30 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)4513 kJ
Energy (kcal)1079 kcal
Fat45.6 g
of which saturates23.6 g
Carbohydrate130.8 g
of which sugars22.6 g
Dietary Fibre29.6 g
Protein33.8 g
Salt3.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Grater
Large Saucepan
Lid
Small sauce pan

Instructions

1

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

Trim the parsnips, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Chop into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons. Trim the Brussels sprouts and quarter through the root.

Pop the parsnips and sprouts onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the curry powder mix, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Spread out in a single layer and set the tray aside for now. 

2

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

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the korma curry paste and half the garlic. Mix together and fry for 30 secs.

Next, stir in the red lentils, cook for 1 min further then stir in the coconut milk, vegetable stock paste, water and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). 

3

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer until the lentils are soft, 20-25 mins.

At the same time, slide the veg baking tray onto the top shelf of your oven and roast until tender, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.

Stir the lentils regularly to make sure they aren't sticking to the bottom of the pan and add a splash of water if it gets too dry.

4

Meanwhile, pop the naans onto another baking tray.

Spread over the remaining garlic and drizzle with a little olive oil. 

A few mins before the dal is ready, pop the naans into the oven to warm through, 2-3 mins.

5

Once you've put the naans into the oven, heat the butter (see pantry for amount) in a small saucepan on medium heat.

Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, add the chilli flakes (add less if you prefer less heat) and mustard seeds.

Fry the spices for 1 min, continually stirring. This is called tempering the spices! Then, remove from the heat. 

6

Once the dal is ready, season with salt and pepper. Add a splash more water if you feel it needs it then spoon into serving bowls. 

Top with the roasted veg then drizzle over the tempered spices along with all the butter from the pan.

Halve the garlic naan and serve alongside for dipping and scooping. 

Enjoy! 

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