“A dal is a delicious way to enjoy a large dose of veggies for dinner.”
Ingredients
1 pack mixed Chantenay carrots
1.5 tspPoudre de Columbo(ContainsMustard)
1 Echalion Shallot
2 cloves garlic
1 bunch coriander
1 tspCumin seeds
150 grams red split lentils
½ of avegetable stock pot
4 Wholemeal tortilla wraps
1 bag baby spinach
½ pot Greek yoghurt
400ml water
2 tbsp olive oil
Method
Preheat oven to 200C / 180 Fan / Gas 6. Remove the ends from the carrots (no need to peel) and halve lengthways (if there are any bigger carrots, cut them into quarters!). Pop the carrots on a baking tray. Drizzle over some olive oil and season with a good pinch of salt. Sprinkle on two-thirds of the poudre de colombo, mix well, then roast on the top shelf of your oven until soft, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway to make sure they cook evenly.
Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot into half moons. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft, approx 3 minutes, then add half the garlic and half the cumin seeds. Cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the remaining poudre de colombo and the red lentils.
Add the water, bring to the boil, then stir in the stock pot. Make sure it is dissolved, reduce the heat and simmer gently for around 20 minutes. Tip: If the mixture starts to look a little dry, just add a splash more water.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the remaining cumin seeds. Cook for 1 minute, then add the olive oil. Stir in the rest of the garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then pour the flavoured oil into a small bowl.
Wipe your frying pan with some kitchen paper, then pop it back on high heat. When the pan is hot, dry-fry the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side. You want the tortillas to char slightly, so keep an eye on them. Transfer each tortilla to a plate making a chapati pile and drizzle some of the flavoured oil over each one as you go. Cover with some foil to keep warm.
When the lentils are cooked, add the baby spinach to the pan and stir it through to wilt it. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. Spoon the dal into bowls and top with the roasted carrots. Finish with a dollop of greek yoghurt, a sprinkling of coriander and serve with the chapatis on the side.
