Feel Good Fish Dhal
A nourishing Feel Good Fish Dhal combines creamy, spiced lentils with tender flaky white fish, gently simmered in a fragrant mix of ginger, turmeric, garlic, and cumin. Finished with a swirl of coconut yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh coriander, it’s a nourishing fusion of heartwarming comfort and coastal freshness. High in protein and rich in flavour, this dish is perfect for fuelling the body and soothing the soul.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ghee
- 200 g red onion chopped
- 2 lemongrass pounded
- 1 green chilli pepper sliced
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 160 g dried red lentils rinsed
- 300 ml coconut milk unsweetened
- 300 ml vegetable stock
- 250 g salmon fillets diced
- 250 g cod fillets or other firm white fish, diced
- 50 g fresh coriander chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and lemongrass. Fry for 4 minutes.
- Add chilli and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper and spices. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and stir. Cook for 2 minutes. Add lentils and a splash of stock. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add remaining stock, stirring every 2 minutes until dhal thickens and lentils are nearly cooked.
- Add salmon and cod. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until fish is cooked. Remove lemongrass.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 37gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 708mgPotassium: 1285mgFiber: 14gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1070IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 7mg
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