Nourishing Yellow dhal, fried greens and coconut yogurt

Serves: 2

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

VG

METHOD:

Using a heavy bottomed, lidded saucepan- add the olive oil, diced onions and mustard seeds to the pan on a medium heat. Gently fry until soft but not coloured. While the onions are softening, rinse your split peas under cold running water until the water runs clear, drain and set aside. Once the onions have softened, add the ginger and garlic, fry off for a couple of mins and then add the rest of the spices. Stir to combine and cook off for 2 mins. Then add the tomato paste, stir and fry for another couple off mins. Then add the vegetable stock and the rinsed split peas, stir well and bring to a simmer, then put the lid on and turn the heat down to medium/low. Simmer for 40-45 mins, stirring occasionally. 

Once the dhal has reached a good consistency and the split peas are cooked but still have texture, season to taste and start on your garnish. Shred the kale, removing any tough stalk. Using a large frying pan on a medium/high heat, add the olive oil, mustard and nigella seeds and fry till popping. Then add the spinach and kale and fry for 3 mins until tender. 

To serve - Spoon the dhal into bowls, topping with your stir fried greens, coconut yogurt, sliced spring onions, nigella seeds and chopped coriander. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tbsp Olive oil

1 Brown onion, finely diced

4 Cloves finely chopped/grated garlic

20g Finely grated ginger 

 ½ Tsp Chilli flakes (for medium spice) add ¼ Tsp if you want something mild

1 Tsp Ground Cumin

1 Tsp Ground Coriander 

1 Tsp Ground Turmeric

1 Tsp Black mustard seeds 

4 Whole Cloves

1 Cinnamon Stick

250g Yellow Split Peas 

750ml Veg stock

2 Tbsps Tomato puree 

Salt and pepper to taste

To serve:

1 Tbsp Olive oil

1 Tsp Black mustard seeds

1 Tsp Nigella seeds

60g Kale

60g Baby spinach 

4 Tbsps Coconut yogurt, let down with a little cold water to dropping consistency if needed

4 Spring onions, sliced

1 Small bunch fresh coriander, chopped

Sprinkle of Nigella Seeds

TIPS: Can be stored in fridge for 2 days and also freezes well.