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On the menu: Vegetable Balti

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Supplied by Satu Pukkinen, dietician at Church Hill Nursery and Children's Centre, Walthamstow, London

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of sunflower oil

1 tin of chopped tomatoes

2 teaspoons of curry powder

2 cups of red lentils

2 onions, chopped

4 cups of water or vegetable stock

2 carrots, chopped

3 tablespoons of peas, fresh or frozen

1 small cauliflower, cut into florets

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

3 potatoes, diced

1 teaspoon of Garam Masala


Method

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the curry powder
  • Cook for 2 minutes
  • Add onions and fry for 3-4 minutes
  • Add carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, lentils and water/stock
  • Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes
  • Add peas, lemon juice and Garam Masala
  • Add more water if needed
  • Return to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for a further 5 minutes
  • Serve with chapati, naan or rice.


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