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Sweet Potato and Prawn Coconut Daal
Sweet Potato and Prawn Coconut Daal

Sweet Potato and Prawn Coconut Daal

with Dukkah Salsa and Cheat's Chapati

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 23, 2023

Sri Lanka is often called the 'Resplendent Isle' and we can see why. Just have a taste of this dal recipe that Mimi came up with! Sweet potato marries beautifully with coconut milk and lentils cook down to a seductive softness, all the better to absorb those lovely spices.

Tags:
Medium Spice
Allergens:
Celery
Peanut
Nuts
Sesame
Cereals containing gluten
Crustaceans

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total35 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Onion

1

Ginger

1

Sweet Potato

1

Sri Lankan Style Curry Powder

30

Tomato Puree

200

Coconut Milk

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

100

Red Split Lentils

1

Coriander

½

Lime

1

Dukkah Mix

(Contains: Celery, Peanut, Nuts, Sesame)

4

Super Soft Tortillas with Whole Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

100

Baby Spinach

150

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

1

Olive Oil for the Salsa

300

Water

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)868 kcal
Energy (kJ)3631 kJ
Fat32 g
of which saturates19 g
Carbohydrate111 g
of which sugars16 g
Protein38 g
Salt2.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Grater
Knife
Medium Saucepan
Measuring Cups
Lid
Bowl
Zester
Measuring Spoon
Plate
Grill Pan
Aluminum Foil

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the ginger. Peel the sweet potato, then chop into 2cm chunks.

Start the Dal
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the onion. Cook until soft, 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the ginger, Sri Lankan curry powder and tomato purée. Stir together and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in the water (see ingredients for amount), coconut milk and vegetable stock paste. Stir to combine.

Simmer the Dal
3

Add the sweet potato and red lentils to your pan and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook, stirring frequently, until the lentils and sweet potato are soft, 20-25 mins. TIP: If the dal is looking a little dry, just add a splash of water.

Make the Salsa
4

Meanwhile, roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Zest and halve the lime. Pop the lime zest into a bowl with the dukkah and coriander. Add the olive oil for the salsa (see ingredients for amount), a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix together and leave to the side.

Cheat's Chapati
5

Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on high heat (don't add any oil). When the pan is hot, dry-fry your wholemeal tortillas for 30 seconds on each side. You want your tortillas to char slightly, so keep an eye on them. Transfer each tortilla to a plate, making a chapati pile (spread each one with a little butter, if you have any). Keep them warm by covering the plate with foil.

Finish and Serve
6

Once the dal is cooked, stir in the prawns and simmer until cooked, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw seafood. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle. Stir through the baby spinach, a handful at a time, until it has wilted, 1-2 mins. Squeeze in a little lime juice. Taste and add more salt, pepper or lime juice if you feel it needs it. Serve in bowls with the dukkah salsa on top and the chapatis on the side. Enjoy!

7

Step 6 MOD: If you've opted to get prawns with your dal, once the dal is cooked, stir in the prawns and simmer until cooked, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw seafood. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle. Add the spinach and continue with the recipe as instructed.

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