Lentil dhal with baby marrows recipe

Make your dinner work double time with this delicious lentil dhal with baby marrows recipe. This dish is deliciously comforting while also giving your immune system a big, warm hug.

INGREDIENTS

• 250 g brown lentils
• 1l vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 cm ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 1–2 green chillies, thinly sliced 60 g tomato puree
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 160 ml coconut cream
• 3 baby marrows, sliced
• Coriander, chopped, to serve
• Plain yoghurt (optional), to serve

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METHOD

1. Add the lentils and stock to a pan, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium- high heat, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Add the garlic, ginger and chillies. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the onion mix, tomato puree and salt to the lentils. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the garam masala and coconut cream to the lentils. Cook for 10 minutes. 5 Heat the remaining oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the baby marrows for 10 minutes until tender.
6. To serve, top the dhal with baby marrows, coriander and yoghurt.