Skip to content
Griddled lamb with kale dhal recipe

Griddled lamb with kale dhal recipe

8 ratings

Less is more with this delicious dinner for two - succulent lamb is seasoned simply with black pepper and griddled, before being served with a richly spiced lentil, kale and tomato dhal. Not only is it packed with protein, low in salt and a great source of vitamin C, but it's also perfect for gluten-free diets - what's not to love? See method

  • Serves 2
  • 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
  • 427 calories / serving
  • Healthy
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • ½ tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
  • 100g red lentils
  • 1 tbsp coconut cream
  • handful coriander, chopped
  • 325g pack lamb loin fillets
  • 150g kale, shredded
  • 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 6-8 mint leaves, chopped
If you don't have red lentils, you can try using green lentils instead

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1800kj
    427kcal     21%

  • Fat

    15g 21%

  • Saturates

    5g 26%

  • Sugars

    6g 7%

  • Salt

    1g 16%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 34.1g Protein 43.1g Fibre 1.6g

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the spices. Cook for 1 min before adding the onion, garlic and chilli to cook for another 1-2 mins.
  2. Stir in the lentils, 400ml water, the coconut cream and the coriander and bring to simmer. Cook for 15-18 mins, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  3. Season the lamb with black pepper. Heat a griddle pan until hot and cook the lamb for 6-7 mins on each side, or until cooked to your liking.
  4. Stir the kale and tomatoes into the dhal, cook for 1-2 mins and season to taste. Slice the lamb into strips.
  5. Divide the dhal between 2 warmed bowls. Serve with the sliced lamb and sprinkle with the chopped mint to serve.

See more Lamb recipes

For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.

You may also like

Be the first to comment

Before you comment please read our community guidelines.