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Microwave dhal recipe
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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
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)
If you don't have red lentils, you can try using green lentils instead
Each serving contains
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Energy
965kj
228kcal
11%
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Fat
2g
2%
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Saturates
0g
2%
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Sugars
10g
11%
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Salt
0.4g
6%
of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 32.8g
Protein 15.5g
Fibre 11g
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.
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.
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