Lentil Dahl & Crispy Bhajis

This twist on a classic dahl features a creamy coconut korma sauce, two varieties of lentils, nourishing kale, and pickled peppers. Topped with crispy homemade chilli bites, or “bhajis”. The perfect end to a cold winter’s day!

Lentil Dahl & Crispy Bhajis

with a creamy korma curry base, piquanté peppers & cashews

Hands on Time: 25 - 50 minutes

Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Cashew Nuts
  • Coconut Cream
  • Dry Red Lentils
  • Fresh Coriander
  • Kale
  • Lime Juice
  • Onion
  • Onions
  • Packo Chilli Bite Mix
  • Piquanté Peppers
  • Spice & All Things Nice Korma Curry Paste
  • Tinned Lentils
  • Vegetable Stock

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Lentil Dahl & Crispy Bhajis
  1. GET TOASTIN’

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. DAHL FIT FOR A DAHLING

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ¾ of the diced onion with a pinch of salt until soft and translucent, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the curry paste (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rinsed red lentils, 180ml of water, and the stock. Simmer until the lentils are soft, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  3. BEAUTIFUL BHAJI BALLS

    Place the chilli bite mix in a bowl with the remaining onion, ½ the chopped coriander, and ½ the toasted cashews. Mix in 40ml of water until well combined.

  4. GET THEM CRISPY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat and fill with enough oil to deep fry. When hot, carefully drop tablespoon size balls of batter into the hot oil and fry the bhajis until cooked through and golden, 2-3 minutes (flipping halfway). Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and season.

  5. THE LAST STRETCH

    Once the red lentils are cooked, add in the shredded kale and the drained tinned lentils. Stir through ¾ of the coconut cream until combined. Simmer until the kale is wilted, 3-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Remove from the heat, add the lime juice (to taste), and season.

  6. WARM & SOULFUL

    Bowl up the hearty dahl, swirl through the remaining coconut cream, and top with the crispy bhajis. Scatter over the drained peppers, the remaining cashews, and the coriander. What a meal, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 20g

  • Onion - 1

  • Spice & All Things Nice Korma Curry Paste - 15ml

  • Dry Red Lentils - 75ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 5ml

  • Packo Chilli Bite Mix - 55ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 3g

  • Kale - 50g

  • Tinned Lentils - 60g

  • Coconut Cream - 100ml

  • Lime Juice - 10ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 20g

  1. GET TOASTIN’

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. DAHL FIT FOR A DAHLING

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ¾ of the diced onion with a pinch of salt until soft and translucent, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the curry paste (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rinsed red lentils, 300ml of water, and the stock. Simmer until the lentils are soft, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  3. BEAUTIFUL BHAJI BALLS

    Place the chilli bite mix in a bowl with the remaining onion, ½ the chopped coriander, and ½ the toasted cashews. Mix in 50ml of water until well combined.

  4. GET THEM CRISPY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat and fill with enough oil to deep fry. When hot, carefully drop tablespoon size balls of batter into the hot oil and fry the bhajis until cooked through and golden, 2-3 minutes (flipping halfway). Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and season.

  5. THE LAST STRETCH

    Once the red lentils are cooked, add in the shredded kale and the drained tinned lentils. Stir through ¾ of the coconut cream until combined. Simmer until the kale is wilted, 3-4 minutes (stirring occasionally). Remove from the heat, add the lime juice (to taste), and season.

  6. WARM & SOULFUL

    Bowl up the hearty dahl, swirl through the remaining coconut cream, and top with the crispy bhajis. Scatter over the drained peppers, the remaining cashews, and the coriander. What a meal, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 40g

  • Onion - 1

  • Spice & All Things Nice Korma Curry Paste - 30ml

  • Dry Red Lentils - 150ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 10ml

  • Packo Chilli Bite Mix - 125ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 5g

  • Kale - 100g

  • Tinned Lentils - 120g

  • Coconut Cream - 200ml

  • Lime Juice - 20ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 40g

  1. GET TOASTIN’

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. DAHL FIT FOR A DAHLING

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ¾ of the diced onion with a pinch of salt until soft and translucent, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the curry paste (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rinsed red lentils, 550ml of water, and the stock. Simmer until the lentils are soft, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  3. BEAUTIFUL BHAJI BALLS

    Place the chilli bite mix in a bowl with the remaining onion, ½ the chopped coriander, and ½ the toasted cashews. Mix in 65ml of water until well combined.

  4. GET THEM CRISPY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat and fill with enough oil to deep fry. When hot, carefully drop tablespoon size balls of batter into the hot oil and fry the bhajis until cooked through and golden, 3-4 minutes (flipping halfway). For the crispiest results, you may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and season.

  5. THE LAST STRETCH

    Once the red lentils are cooked, add in the shredded kale and the drained tinned lentils. Stir through ¾ of the coconut cream until combined. Simmer until the kale is wilted, 4-5 minutes (stirring occasionally). Remove from the heat, add the lime juice (to taste), and season.

  6. WARM & SOULFUL

    Bowl up the hearty dahl, swirl through the remaining coconut cream, and top with the crispy bhajis. Scatter over the drained peppers, the remaining cashews, and the coriander. What a meal, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 60g

  • Onions - 2

  • Spice & All Things Nice Korma Curry Paste - 45ml

  • Dry Red Lentils - 225ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 15ml

  • Packo Chilli Bite Mix - 190ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 8g

  • Kale - 150g

  • Tinned Lentils - 180g

  • Coconut Cream - 300ml

  • Lime Juice - 30ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 60g

  1. GET TOASTIN’

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. DAHL FIT FOR A DAHLING

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry in ¾ of the diced onion with a pinch of salt until soft and translucent, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the curry paste (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Mix in the rinsed red lentils, 600ml of water, and the stock. Simmer until the lentils are soft, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  3. BEAUTIFUL BHAJI BALLS

    Place the chilli bite mix in a bowl with the remaining onion, ½ the chopped coriander, and ½ the toasted cashews. Mix in 100ml of water until well combined.

  4. GET THEM CRISPY

    Return the pan to medium-high heat and fill with enough oil to deep fry. When hot, carefully drop tablespoon size balls of batter into the hot oil and fry the bhajis until cooked through and golden, 3-4 minutes (flipping halfway). For the crispiest results, you may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and season.

  5. THE LAST STRETCH

    Once the red lentils are cooked, add in the shredded kale and the drained tinned lentils. Stir through ¾ of the coconut cream until combined. Simmer until the kale is wilted, 4-5 minutes (stirring occasionally). Remove from the heat, add the lime juice (to taste), and season.

  6. WARM & SOULFUL

    Bowl up the hearty dahl, swirl through the remaining coconut cream, and top with the crispy bhajis. Scatter over the drained peppers, the remaining cashews, and the coriander. What a meal, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 80g

  • Onions - 2

  • Spice & All Things Nice Korma Curry Paste - 60ml

  • Dry Red Lentils - 300ml

  • Vegetable Stock - 20ml

  • Packo Chilli Bite Mix - 250ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  • Kale - 200g

  • Tinned Lentils - 240g

  • Coconut Cream - 400ml

  • Lime Juice - 40ml

  • Piquanté Peppers - 80g

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