SUNSHINE DHAL WITH COCONUT AND CAULIFLOWER

Serves 6

EASY

GREAT VALUE

Preparation: 10 minutes, plus overnight soaking time Cooking: 35 minutes

ghee 2T cardamom pods 5, crushed black onion seeds 1t fresh curry leaves 4 sprigs Woolworths prepared garlic, chilli and ginger 1 x 70 g tub cauliflower florets 700 g chana dhal 570 g, soaked overnight ground turmeric 1t coconut milk 1 x 400 ml can vegetable stock 1–2 cups sweetcorn 3 cobs, kernels removed fresh coconut, for serving sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Woolworths naan bread, toasted, for serving 1 Melt the ghee in a large shallow pan or saucepan add the spices, curry leaves, 1 cube garlic, the chilli and ginger and fry for 2 minutes over a medium heat until fragrant. 2 Add the cauliflower, increase the heat and fry for a few minutes until it starts to catch slightly. Remove from the pan. 3 Reduce the heat to medium and add the soaked dhal, turmeric, coconut milk and enough stock to just to cover the dhal. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until tender. Add more stock if necessary. 4 When the dhal is tender, stir in the sweetcorn kernels, season to taste and remove from the heat. Fold through the cauliflower and serve warm with freshly grated coconut and toasted naan bread.

FAT-CONSCIOUS, HEALTHCONSCIOUS, MEAT-FREE

WINE: Ken Forrester Viognier 2018

VIBRANT DHAL IS A SATISFYING VEGETARIAN MEAL THAT’S MADE FOR SHARING. GATHER ROUND, PASS THE PLATTER AND SPREAD

THE SUNSHINE!”

– HANNAH LEWRY