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Prawn and Roasted Butternut Squash Dal

Prawn and Roasted Butternut Squash Dal

with Red Split Lentils
4.5(1.7K)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
614 kcal
Protein
30.8g 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

Onion

1

Garlic Clove

1

Butternut Squash

50

Korma Curry Paste

(Contains: Mustard)

200

Coconut Milk

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

100

Red Split Lentils

150

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

250

Water for the Dal

Energy (kJ)2568 kJ
Energy (kcal)614 kcal
Fat24.2 g
of which saturates17.2 g
Carbohydrate68.3 g
of which sugars23.6 g
Protein30.8 g
Salt3.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Baking Tray
Pan
Aluminum Foil
Lid
Paper Towel

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

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

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

Trim the butternut squash, halve lengthways, then scoop out the seeds (peel first if you prefer). Cut into 1cm chunks.

Roast the Butternut
2

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.

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 vegetable 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 and pat dry with kitchen paper.

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. The prawns are 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 butternut.

Share the dal between your bowls and top with the remaining roasted butternut to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many found this dish deliciously flavourful, with some suggesting adding chilli powder or flakes for extra spice.
  • Ease of prep: While tasty, several noted it took longer to prepare than expected, particularly peeling and cutting the butternut squash.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding spinach or peas for more veg; serve with naan bread or rice for a heartier meal.
  • Portions: Some felt the portion size was small; others found it filling, especially when doubling the prawns.
  • Texture: A few reviewers suggested adding different vegetables or garnishes to provide more variety in texture.
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