Microwave dhal recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
Ready in 20 mins with very little effort, this recipe shows why the microwave is king in the kitchen. This low-energy dish, made with just 4 ingredients, is a great winter warmer.
See method- Serves 1
- Takes 20 mins
- 228 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 50g red lentils
- 227g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp tikka curry paste
- ¼ lime
- natural yogurt, to serve (optional)
- crispy onions, to serve (optional)
- fresh coriander, to serve (optional)
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 965kJ 228.0kcal
- Fat
- 2g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 0.3g
- Sugars
- 10g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 32.8gProtein 15.5gFibre 11.0g
Method
- Rinse the lentils in a colander until the water runs clear.
- Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl with the tomatoes, curry paste and 200ml water.
- Stir, then cover and microwave on high for 10 mins. Stir again, re-cover and microwave for 5 mins more. Stir again and season, then microwave for a final 5 mins, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Squeeze over the lime juice and serve with yogurt, crispy onions and coriander, if you like.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
