RECIPE: Spicy Tarka Daal with Roasted Aubergine

Spicy Tarka Daal with Roasted Aubergine

Servings

2

servingsPrep time

15

minutesCooking time

30

minutes

By Waitrose & Partners Recipes. waitrose.com/recipes

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 clove garlic, finely grated

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

• 1⁄2 tsp ground coriander

• 1 aubergine, cut into 8 wedges

• 1 echalion shallot, sliced into 0.3cm-thick rings

• 400g pack The Spice Tailor Spicy Tarka Lentil Daal

• 2 tbsp natural yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)

• Handful coriander leaves

• Naan breads or steamed brown rice, to serve (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. On a large baking tray, combine 2 tbsp oil, the garlic, lemon juice, cumin and coriander with a pinch of salt. Add the aubergine wedges and shallot rings and toss to coat in the spices. Spread out and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until the shallot is deep golden and the aubergine is tender.

• When the aubergine is ready, cook the daal as follows: heat the remaining 1⁄2 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the whole spices from the daal kit and sizzle for 15 seconds, then stir in the lentils and the tarka sauce (small pouch) plus 4-5 tbsp water, and simmer for a few minutes until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.

• Divide the daal between bowls and top with the aubergineand shallots, the yogurt and coriander leaves. Some naanbreads or brown rice would go nicely alongside, if liked.

• COOK’S TIP Get ahead by roasting the aubergine and shallots a few hours in advance. Simply cover, chill, then reheat in the oven until piping hot throughout before serving.

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