Butternut Squash DAL
Course
Main Dish
,
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1
cup
dried red lentils
1 1/2
cups
vegetable broth
1
tbsp
butter
1
onion
chopped
2
cloves
garlic
minced
2
tbso
ginger
minced
1-2
tbsp
yellow curry powder
or red thai curry paste
1/2
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
pepper
3
cups
butternut squash
chopped and peeled (about 1 lb/500 g)
1 1/2
cups
milk
or coconut milk
1/4
cup
cilantro
chopped (or green onions or spinach)
Served with
12
papadums
( basmati rice or naan are alternatives)
Instructions
Add lentils to broth and set aside.
In a large, deep saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; saute onion for 3 min or until starting to soften.
Add garlic, ginger, curry paste, salt and pepper; saute for 2 min or until softened.
Add lentils in broth, squash and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
Cover, leaving lid ajar, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 min or until squash and lentils are soft and tender.
Remove from heat and mash lightly with potato masher. Sprinkle cilantro.
Serve with papadum, basmati rice, or naan.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Energy: 304 cal
Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrate: 50 g
Fat: 5 g
Fibre: 8.4 g
Sodium: 492 mg
Calcium: 211 mg
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