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Dal Stew with Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash* or pumpkin
  • 1 small organic apple , cored and chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion , chopped
  • 1 cup split red lentils
  • 4 to 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon canola or grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground tumeric
  • 1 packet Sukhi's Dal Complete Spice Mix

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Spread butternut squash (or pumpkin), apple, and onion on a large shallow-rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit of grapeseed or olive oil and roast for 20 minutes or until just tender.
  • While vegetables are roasting, add lentils, water, and salt to a large pot. Heat oil in a small pan and stir in tumeric and Sukhi's Dal Complete Spice Mix. Add to lentils and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until lentils are tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in roasted vegetables, reserving a few bits for garnish. Taste and add more salt, if needed. Top with fresh chopped cilantro and serve warm.