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Easy Dhal with Halloumi
Prep time:5 mins- Cook time:30 mins
Servings:4
A comforting dish, full of flavour, dhal is a traditional Indian recipe made with split peas, in this case red lentils.
Nutrition facts(per serving)
Calories332
Protein22.9g
Fibre4g
Carbs22g
Fat15g
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2cm (½ inch) knob ginger, finely chopped
- 3 tsp curry powder
- 140g (5oz) dry red lentils
- 250g (9oz) halloumi cheese, diced into 2cm cubes
- 1 lemon, juiced (optional)
Instructions
- Fry the halloumi in ½ tbsp of oil until golden in places then set aside on another plate to add later.
- Sweat the onion in the remaining oil over a moderate heat.
- Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder, fry for a minute or two before stirring in the lentils. Then, pour in enough water to cover 2-3 cm (½-1 inch) above the lentils.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and allow to bubble gently for 15-20 minutes until soft and thickening.
- Serve up one portion now topped with a quarter of the halloumi and lemon juice, and store the remaining three portions for later.
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Notes
- Will last in the fridge for up to 3 days – and often tastes even better the next day! Reheat when ready to serve.
- As an alternative to halloumi, you could use cashew nuts, paneer or diced chicken.
- Serve with a crunchy green salad or steamed green vegetables.