Enjoy the spicy flavour of this warm vegetarian salad.
Ingredients
- 400g paneer, cut into 2cm pieces (see Notes)
- 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 1/3 cup (80ml) sunflower oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 400g can brown lentils, rinsed, drained
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 100g baby spinach leaves
- Naan bread, to serve
- Yoghurt, to serve
Method
- Step 1Place paneer in a bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and season with salt.
- Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frypan over medium heat. Cook the paneer, turning, for 2-3 minutes until pale golden. Drain on paper towel and set aside. Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add capsicum and garlic, and cook, tossing occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, then add the lentils and remaining 1/2 tsp curry powder. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes, season and stir until warmed through and combined. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Step 3To make the dressing, combine the chutney, vinegar and remaining 2 tbs oil, then season to taste.
- Step 4Combine the warm lentil mixture with spinach leaves and paneer, drizzle over dressing and serve with naan and yoghurt.
- Low carb
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
2502 kj
Energy
48g
Fat Total
19.6g
Saturated Fat
4.3g
Fibre
27.9g
Protein
88mg
Cholesterol
288mg
Sodium
6.3g
Carbs (sugar)
25.4g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Paneer is a firm white Indian cheese with a mild flavour that’s good for cooking; from the supermarket chiller.
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- Author: Warren Mendes
- Image credit: Brett Stevens
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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