Red Lentil and Spinach Dal
with Roasted Aubergine
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The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
150
Basmati Rice
1
Aubergine
(May contain traces of: Celery)
1
North Indian Style Spice Mix
1
Echalion Shallot
1
Garlic Clove**
50
Korma Curry Paste
(Contains: Mustard)
1
Tomato Passata
100
Red Split Lentils
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
40
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
350
Water for the Lentils
300
Water for the Rice
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Pour the cold water for the rice (see ingredients for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Stir in the rice and 1/4 tsp of salt, cover with the lid and bring to the boil on medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to its lowest setting. Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
Trim the aubergine then halve lengthways. Chop each half into four long strips then chop widthways into roughly 3cm pieces. Pop the aubergine pieces onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper and the North Indian style curry powder. Toss to coat, then arrange in a single layer. Roast the aubergine until golden brown and soft, 20-25 mins, turning halfway through.
Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. When hot, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3-4 mins.
Add the korma paste and garlic, cook, stirring frequently for 1 min. Drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve, then add them into the pan along with the passata, water (see ingredients for amount) and vegetable stock paste. Stir well and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and cook until the lentils are soft, 20-25 mins. TIP: Stir regularly to make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan and add a splash of water if it is starting to get too thick.
Once the lentils are cooked, add the spinach a handful at a time, stirring until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins. Stir through the roasted aubergine and cook until everything is piping hot. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
Once everything is ready, divide the rice between your plates. Top with the aubergine dal and tuck in. Enjoy!
