Coconut Dahl and Easy Naan
DinnerThis healthy take on the traditional Indian dish is packed full of flavour and really hits the spot! The easy to make naan bread does the job too and is a good source of protein as it is made using Greek yoghurt.
Calories490kcal
Carbs70g
Protein21g
Fats11g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
This recipe is a great carb loading option. With 70g of carbohydrates per serving, which will help increase glycogen stores.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a great source of fiber, which helps keep your gut healthy and lowers your risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Expert Tips
Serve with Greek yoghurt to increase the protein content of the dish.
Equipment
- Small pan
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Dahl
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Onion (diced)
- 3 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger
- ½ tbsp Turmeric (ground)
- 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
- ½ tbsp Paprika
- ½ tbsp Garam masala
- 800 g Lentils (2 tins of lentils)
- 500 ml Water
- 1 cube Vegetable stock
- ½ Tin of tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 tsp Chilli puree
- 1 Tin of coconut milk
- 1 tbsp Honey
- ½ Lime (juice of half a lime)
Naan
- 190 g Flour (and more to roll the naan)
- 250 g Greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 handful Coriander (fresh or ground)
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Heat a tbsp of olive oil on a large skillet. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 3 minutes on medium heat. Next, add the spices. Mix them in, to fully coat the onions.
- Rinse the lentils and drain before adding them to the skillet.
- Make up the veg stock in 300ml of water and add to the skillet. Mix well. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Next add the coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato puree, chilli puree and honey. Mix well and leave to simmer for a further 10 minutes.
- While the dahl is simmering, prepare your naan bread by heating some oil on a small pan.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, garlic, coriander and salt together in a bowl. Then use your hands to form into a ball of dough. Flour a clean flat surface and transfer the dough onto it.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape into small flat circles.
- Fry the pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side, putting some oil on the pan before each.
- Remove the Dahl from the heat, pour over the lime juice, mix well and serve with warm rice and naan bread!
Tip
- Tip: Use real butter instead of oil spray to fry the naan in for extra flavour.
- Using canned green lentils for this recipe and leaving out the onions and garlic will make the recipe lower FODMAP.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.4gSodium: 357mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 12gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 69ugVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 2mg
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