Simple Suppers: Mixed Veggie Dhal
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First in a series of quick and easy dinners
Author: Deb
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 chopped onion or use frozen chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic / 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp semi dried ginger - e.g Gourmet Garden range (or use ginger paste)
- 1 x 400g bag ready chopped veggies e.g. Simply Simmer Veggie Mix from Woolworths
- 1 bag frozen spinach
- 1 cup red split lentils
- 1 400g can / carton tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 teaspoon stock powder / 1 stock cube
- 2 cups water
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- 1 tsp garam masala
- 3 tablespoons hummus
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- If using electric pressure cooker, switch to Brown or Saute function, add onion, garlic, ginger & other spices and a splash of water and stir whilst you source your other ingredients.
- Add all the ingredients above the line, switch to High Pressure and function and set for 15 minutes.
- Once it has finished, release the pressure and stir in the lemon juice, garam masala and hummus.
- Stir well and allow to keep warm for 5-10 minute whilst you get ready to serve.
- Serve with rice or wholewheat pitta bread.
- Top with coconut / yogurt / fresh coriander / chilli etc as desired.
- IF NOT using a pressure cooker, add the onion and spices and a splash of water to a large heavy casserole dish or saucepan with lid, and saute for 5 minutes. Add all the other ingredients above the line, then bring to the boil. Reduce to simmer, place on lid and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until lentils and veggies are very soft. Stir in other ingredients and heat for a further 5-10 mins.