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Beetroot red lentils in a serving dish

Beetroot red lentils

Name: Beetroot red lentils
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as sunflower, olive or rapeseed); 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2.5cm piece of ginger grated; 1 green chilli finely chopped; 2 medium beetroots peeled and grated (125g prepared weight); 200g red lentils rinsed; 2 tbsp ghee or neutral oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 10 curry leaves; roti, naan or steamed rice to serve

Chetna Makan

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Serves 4

Easy

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

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Also known as masoor dal, these red lentils are quick to cook and the grated beetroot brings light sweetness. Enjoy for dinner and serve any leftovers as a dip

Egg-free

Gluten-free

Low sugar

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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2 tbsp neutral oil

(such as sunflower, olive or rapeseed)
1 tsp cumin seeds
2.5cm piece of ginger

grated
1 green chilli

finely chopped
2 medium beetroots

peeled and grated (125g prepared weight)
200g red lentils

rinsed

For the tadka

2 tbsp ghee or neutral oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
10 curry leaves
roti, naan or steamed rice

to serve

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Nutrition: per serving

kcal304
fat14g
saturates5g
carbs30g
sugars3g

low
fibre4g
protein13g
salt1.33g

Method

step 1

Heat the oil in a large, wide pan over a medium heat and toast the cumin seeds until they start to sizzle. Add the ginger and chilli, and cook for 1 min more until fragrant.
step 2

Stir in the grated beetroot and cook for 5 mins until starting to soften, then add the lentils, 1 tsp salt and 800ml boiling water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 mins more until the lentils are very soft and starting to break down. Check for seasoning, adding an extra ½ tsp salt if needed.
step 3

When the lentils are almost ready, make the tadka. Heat the ghee in a small pan over a medium-high heat and toast the cumin seeds until they start to sizzle. Mix in the curry leaves, then pour the tadka over the cooked lentils. Serve with roti, naan or plain rice.

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