BUTTERNUT AND LENTIL CURRY

This recipe is family friendly. If you want to add more spice then add in an extra chilli as it is a very mild curry. 

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serves 4 + 1 little one (great for doubling up as lunch the next day)

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Ingredients 

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1 butternut squash (peeled and diced)

1 large onion (chopped finely) 

2 garlic cloves (crushed)

2cm fresh ginger (grated)

1 small red chilli (chopped finely)

2 teaspoons of turmeric

250g red lentils

1 low salt stock cube

400g tin of coconut milk

large handful of cavolo nero (chopped) and a teaspoon of coconut oil

Cooked brown rice (to serve)

handful of coriander (to serve)

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Method

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Dissolve stock cube in 1 litre of boiling water

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Heat up coconut oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and fry for a few minutes until soft. 

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Add the squash, lentils, stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes. 

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Reduce to a simmer then add in the cavolo nero and cook for 20 minutes. 

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You may need to add in a little water if it dries out. 

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Serve with the cooked rice and top with coriander. 

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