Recipes

Lentil and Butternut Squash Dahl

This hearty and heart-healthy dahl is packed with fibre from red lentils and butternut squash, making it both nutritious and filling. A budget-friendly meal that’s perfect for serving a crowd, it’s flavoured with aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric, offering anti-inflammatory benefits for your heart. Serve over brown rice for a complete, satisfying dish.

Method

1. Place the crushed garlic and grated ginger in a frying pan with the rapeseed oil and fry gently for 2 minutes.
2. Add 500ml water to a large pan and bring it to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Add the fried ginger and garlic, chopped butternut squash, lentils, cumin, turmeric, and tomato puree to the pan.
4. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. You may need to add a little more water during this time to prevent the dahl from sticking to the pan.
5. Serve hot with brown rice and enjoy!