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Microwave red lentil dhal recipe

65 ratings

Whip up a delicious dhal in just 15 minutes using just your microwave! This low energy dish is made with just 3 ingredients and is a great winter warmer. See method

Serves 1
15 mins
241 calories / serving
Freezable
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Ingredients

50g red lentils
227g tin chopped tomatoes
2 tsp tikka curry paste
natural yogurt, to serve (optional)
crispy onions, to serve (optional)
coriander, to serve (optional)

If you don't have red lentils, you can try using green lentils instead

Each serving contains

Energy
1015kj
241kcal 12%
Fat
2g 3%
Saturates
1g 4%
Sugars
11g 14%
Salt
0.4g 6%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 33.9g Protein 16.3g Fibre 11g

Method

Rinse 50g red lentils in a colander until the water runs clear. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl with a 227g tin chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp tikka curry paste and 200ml water. Cover with a plate, reusable top or clingfilm. Cook on high (750W) for 10 mins, then stir, re-cover and microwave for 5 mins more; stir and season.
Spoon into a bowl; top with natural yogurt. Sprinkle over crispy onions and coriander, if you like.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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