Easy Dhal with Halloumi
A comforting dish, full of flavour, dhal is a traditional Indian recipe made with split peas, in this case red lentils.
Serves: 4
Calories per serving: 332
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1tbsp 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)
Method
- 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.
Leftover tip: Will last in the fridge for up to 3 days – and often tastes even better the next day! Reheat when ready to serve.
Notes:
- As an alternative to halloumi, you could use cashew nuts, paneer or diced chicken
- Serve with a crunchy green salad or steamed green vegetables – click here for suggestions.