Red Lentil Tarka Dahl with Apricot and Coriander Naan Bread

A comforting vegetarian dish featuring spicy red lentils topped with crispy onions, served alongside homemade apricot-filled naan bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 112.1 grams 448.5 grams
Fat 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Protein 25.6 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1.5
tsp
Yeast
quick-action dried
0.5
tsp
Dairy
110
ml
110
ml
Yoghurt
plain
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
Fruits
150
g
Apricots
dried, finely chopped
GrainsCereals
400
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
LegumesPulses
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Turmeric
ground
1.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
tsp
Coriander
ground, for the dahl
3
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tsp
Salt
for the dough
2
tsp
Coriander
ground, for the naan
4
tbsp
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped, to serve
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Ghee
for the dahl
4
tbsp
Ghee
for the naan, plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
3
cm
Ginger
fresh root, peeled
1
piece
Onion
half finely chopped, half finely sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
fresh, finely chopped
2
piece
Tomatoes
roughly chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
dried, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Boil lentils, ginger, and turmeric in a saucepan, skim surface, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  • Fry chopped onion, cumin, coriander, and chilli powder in 2 tablespoons of ghee for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and fresh chilli to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook until they break down and the sauce thickens.
  • Combine cooked lentils with the tomato mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry sliced onion and dried chilli in remaining ghee until golden and crisp.
  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whisk milk, yoghurt, egg, and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a separate bowl.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  • Knead dough for 10 minutes, place in a greased bowl, and prove for one hour.
  • Preheat grill to high and oven to 230°C with a baking sheet inside.
  • Knock back dough, divide into four portions, and roll into thin teardrop shapes.
  • Prepare fillings by mixing ground coriander with ghee and apricots.
  • Fold apricot mixture into dough, reshape, and bake for 5 minutes, turning halfway.
  • Brush with coriander ghee and grill for 2 minutes until golden.
  • Serve dahl topped with crisp onions and chopped coriander alongside the naan.