Name: Indian-style lentil stew
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion (150g), chopped finely; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 1 cinnamon stick; 1½ cups (300g) green lentils; 2½ cups (625ml) vegetable stock; 1 cup (250ml) canned coconut cream; 150 grams baby spinach leaves; ½ cup (120g) Greek-style yoghurt; 2 tablespoons micro herbs, optional

This vegetarian slow-cooker stew is full of hearty lentils and fragrant Indian spices. Just set and forget for an easy dinner on the table.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion (150g), chopped finely

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon black mustard seeds

1 tablespoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes

1 cinnamon stick

1½ cups (300g) green lentils

2½ cups (625ml) vegetable stock

1 cup (250ml) canned coconut cream

150 grams baby spinach leaves

½ cup (120g) Greek-style yoghurt

2 tablespoons micro herbs, optional

Method

1.Heat oil in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker on sear (HIGH) setting; cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.

2.Add mustard seeds, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chilli and cinnamon to cooker; cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.

3.Add lentils, stock and coconut cream; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low setting for 2 hours.

4.Discard cinnamon. Stir in spinach; season to taste. Serve topped with yoghurt and micro herbs.

Serve with cauliflower rice (see page 126) and grilled roti bread.
Note

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