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Double Prawn and Roasted Sweet Potato Dal

Double Prawn and Roasted Sweet Potato Dal

with Red Split Lentils
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
843 kcal
Protein
45g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Mustard
  • Celery
  • Crustaceans
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

2 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

50 grams

Korma Curry Paste

(Contains: Mustard)

200 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

100 grams

Red Split Lentils

300 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

250 milliliter(s)

Water for the Dal

Energy (kJ)3527 kJ
Energy (kcal)843 kcal
Fat29.7 g
of which saturates21 g
Carbohydrate97.1 g
of which sugars26.3 g
Protein45 g
Salt4.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Baking Tray
Pan
Aluminum Foil
Lid

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

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

Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Cut the sweet potatoes into 1cm chunks.

Roast the Sweet Potato
2

Pop the sweet potato 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, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

Once cooked, remove from your oven.

Fry the Onion
3

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden, 7-8 mins.

Simmer and Spice
4

Add the korma style paste and garlic to the onion and cook, stirring, for 1 min.

Stir in the coconut milk, water for the dal (see pantry for amount) and veg stock paste. 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.

Cook the Prawns
5

While the lentils cook, drain the prawns.

Once the lentils are cooked, bring to the boil and stir through the prawns.

Simmer until the prawns are cooked through, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. They're cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

Finish and Serve
6

When the prawns are cooked, add a splash of water to the dal if you feel it needs it. Stir through two thirds of the roasted sweet potato.

Share the prawn dal between your bowls and top with the remaining roasted sweet potato to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the delicious, creamy dal with luscious prawns and smoky roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Ease of prep: While tasty, some found it time-consuming to prepare, taking longer than expected.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding tender stem broccoli or spinach for extra texture and vitamins.
  • Portions: Some felt it needed more prawns; others found it very filling due to the lentils and sweet potatoes.
  • Texture: A few noted the dish was quite stodgy; try adding more water to achieve desired consistency.
  • Pairings: Serve with naan bread or poppadoms to complement the meal and add textural variety.
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