Sweet Potato and Lentil Dhal Pie

Published on March 9, 2017 | In curries, Indian | By Melanie |

- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 40 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

In the spirit of British Pie Week, I though I’d share with you this delicious and healthy Sweet Potato and lentil Dhal Pie. Now, before you pie fanatics start pointing out that that’s not a real traditional British pie – I know, but because it taste so good I just had to share it with you.

It’s perfect if you’re a vegetarian, but if you must have your meat, it works great with a nice piece of grilled chicken or lamb too.

The lentils provides a nice fix of protein and fibre, and you get lots of other good nutrients from the veg, the sweet potato in particular is a great source of beta-carotene, and the sweetness it provides when combined with the other curry flavours are just out of this world.

Watch to Make Yourself Some Sweet Potato and Lentil Dhal Pie

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Ingredients

600g - 800g sweet potatoes
200g red lentils, rinsed
150g frozen peas
1 red pepper diced
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-3" piece fresh ginger, grated
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp ground Cumin
1 tsp ground Corriander
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp Garam Masala
1 Tbsp Fenugreek
Bay leaf
600ml vegetable stock
Spring/Winter greens
Handful freshly chopped coriander
Tsp oil
Salt

Instructions

Pre-heat oven 180'c. Scrub potatoes and microwave for 8 minutes before popping in the oven for 20 minutes
Heat oil and gently fry the mustard and cumin seeds for 2-3 minutes, add the onions and fry until soft. Add the ginger, tomato puree and spices to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT the peas and greens and bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the lentils are soft. Add the peas and greens season well and cook for a further 2-3 minutes
Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, cut in half and scoop out the flesh, season and mash slightly.
Add the pie mix to an oven proof dish, top with the sweet potato and pop under grill until slightly charred.
ENJOY!!

Servings : 4-6
Ready in : 60 Minutes
Course : Main Course
Recipe Type : Pies, Vegetarian
Ingredient : Lentils