Store cupboard chickpea dahl
A dahl is a super quick and easy vegetarian one pot that warms you from the inside out. The addition of chickpeas helps to increase the protein content, even if it’s not entirely traditional. If you have a well stocked store cupboard this makes a great meal when the fridge is empty and the prospect of a trip to the supermarket doesn’t appeal. If you need help stocking your store cupboard download our handy shopping list from the Resource section.
ingredients
serves 2
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp chilli flakes
400ml coconut milk
400ml chickpeas
400ml tinned tomatoes
1 sweet potato
150g red lentils
a couple of large handfuls of fresh spinach/
or 3 balls of frozen spinach
fresh coriander to serve
method
prep time: 40 mins
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the onion. Cook for 8 minutes, until lovely and soft.
Add all the spices with a splash of water and let them cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the coconut milk. Stir and then add the sweet potato, chickpeas and tinned tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
Add the lentils and stir. Let the dahl simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sweet potato is soft. You might need to add a little water if it gets too dry.
Stir through the spinach until wilted.
Serve with some chopped fresh coriander if you have any.
the health boost tip
Lentils are a great addition to a healthy diet. They are a great protein source for vegetarians.
Spices are an important part of a healthy diet.
