# ROAST BEETROOT DAL

A simple but flavor-packed dal layered with spiced roast beetroot, coconut yogurt and fresh lime.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g beetroot
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch chilli powder
- pinch salt
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 red chilli
- coriander stems
- 200 g red lentils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tin coconut milk
- 350 ml veg stock
- 200 g coconut yogurt
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp plant-based yogurt
- coriander leaves
- lime wedges
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

## Instructions

1. Slice 500g beetroot into wedges.
2. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp cumin, a pinch of chilli powder and salt.
3. Roast at 200C fan for 30–35 mins until tender.
4. Dice 1 onion.
5. Mince 3 garlic cloves, 1 inch ginger and 1 red chilli.
6. Finely chop the coriander stems (save the leaves for garnish).
7. Rinse 200g red lentils until the water runs clear.
8. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan.
9. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 5–6 mins until softened.
10. Add garlic, ginger, chilli and coriander stems.
11. Cook for 1 min.
12. Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp cinnamon.
13. Toast for 30 secs.
14. Add the rinsed lentils, 1 tin coconut milk and 350ml veg stock.
15. Simmer for 20 mins, stirring regularly, until the lentils are soft.
16. Add ⅓ of the roasted beetroot to a blender with 200g coconut yogurt.
17. Blend until smooth (or grate if you prefer).
18. Stir through the dal with the juice of 1 lime.
19. Taste and season.
20. Spoon the dal into bowls and top with the remaining roasted beetroot.
21. Drizzle with 2 tbsp plant-based yogurt and finish with coriander leaves, lime wedges and 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds.

## Equipment

- food processor
- frying pan
- blender

## Tips

- This dish tastes even better the next day.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Yt2SDqXJu/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ce0decf3-124b-4836-bf49-156a58743344
- Extracted: 2025-08-07

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