Cheesy Indian-Spiced Veggie Flatbreads
with Sneaky Squash Dal
Cooking time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
940 /serving
Rich and filling, this recipe is the definition of double dipping. So it’s a good thing everyone gets their own bowl! Red lentil dal is fortified with butternut squash (a match for colour, it blends right in), for dunking naan topped with cheese and greens.
We will send you:
- 180g Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)
- 300g Diced butternut squash
- 400g Red lentils
- 15ml Tomato paste
- 60ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 60ml Heavy cream
- 90g Grated mozzarella
- 4 Naan
- 16g Mellow Mumbai spices (garlic purée, sea salt, coriander, ginger purée, paprika, cumin, turmeric, fennel seeds, dried fenugreek leaves, black peppercorn)
Contains: Milk • Wheat
You will need:
Large pan
Large pot
Oil
Parchment paper
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Sheet pan
4 tbsp Butter
Total Fat
31 g
Saturated Fat
15 g
Sodium
1440 mg
Total Carb
129 g
Sugars
8 g
Protein
44 g
Fibre
25 g
Preparation
Start the dal
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil and 2 tbsp butter on medium-high.
- Add the tomato paste, squash and ¾ of the spices. Sauté, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup water and cook, covered, 3 to 4 min., until beginning to soften.
Finish the dal
- To the pot, add the lentils, demi-glace, 4 ½ cups water and S&P; bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring often, 20 to 25 min., until the lentils have softened.
- If the dal seems dry, gradually add ¼ cup water at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Add the cream and 2 tbsp butter; stir well.
Sauté the spinach
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the spinach and sauté, 2 to 3 min., until wilted; season with S&P.
Assemble & bake the flatbreads
- Arrange the naan on a lined sheet pan.
- Top with the spinach, cheese and remaining spices.
- Bake, 4 to 5 min., until the cheese has melted.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
Plate your dish
- Divide the dal between your bowls.
- Serve the flatbreads on the side. Bon appétit!
