Sweet & sour lentil dhal with grilled aubergine

Name: Sweet & sour lentil dhal with grilled aubergine
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 100 grams red lentils, rinsed; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 Tbsp tamarind paste (we used Bart); 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 inches 3cm ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 medium aubergine, cut into 2 cm slices; 3 cooked basmati rice, lime or mango chutney and coriander leaves, to serve, if you like

Sweet & sour lentil dhal with grilled aubergine is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan main course. This recipe makes 2 servings with 408 calories, 16g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of cm piece ginger, onion, tamarind paste, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. Easy Aubergine and Lentil Dhal, Indian Dhal With Tomato and Aubergine, and An Autumn Feast/Smoked Aubergine Dhal are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Cover the lentils, turmeric and tamarind paste with 500ml water.

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Tamarind Paste

Turmeric

Lentils

Water

Add some salt and boil for 15 mins or until very soft. Skim off any foam that forms on the top. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil and cook the onion, garlic and ginger until golden, about 5 mins.

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Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Salt

Cooking Oil

Add the curry powder and cook for a further 2 mins.

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Curry Powder

Pour in the lentil mixture and cook for another 10 mins.

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Lentils

Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until very hot. Rub the remaining oil over the aubergine slices and season. Cook for 2-3 mins each side until cooked through and charred. Eat with basmati rice, lime or mango chutney and a sprinkling of coriander, if you like.

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Mango Chutney