Vegan Dhansak Recipe

Name: Vegan Dhansak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato; 2 carrots; 1 red onion; 1 red pepper; 3 celery ribs; 4 medium potatoes; 100 g green beans; 1 (410 g) can chopped tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves; 1 inch fresh ginger; 200 g red lentils; 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup (see notes) (optional); 1 vegetable stock cube; 4 whole cloves; 4 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1 pinch allspice; 1 tablespoon dried coriander; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 large sweet potato
2 carrots
1 red onion
1 red pepper
3 celery ribs
4 medium potatoes
100 g green beans
1 (410 g) can chopped tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 inch fresh ginger
200 g red lentils
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup (see notes) (optional)
1 vegetable stock cube
4 whole cloves
4 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch allspice
1 tablespoon dried coriander
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade.
2
In a large ovenproof dish (with a lid), heat the oil and add all the spices, cook for no more than 30 seconds.
3
Add the onion, celery, red pepper, sweet potato, potato, garlic, ginger and any other vegetables you are using; cook until softened but not browned.
4
Add the can of chopped tomatoes, the prepared stock (from cube) and the tomato ketchup (if you are using it); stir together and bring to a simmer.
5
Add the lentils and bring to a simmer again.
6
Put the lid on and put the dish in the oven; cook for approximately 40 minutes or until the lentils are completely soft and the sweet potato has turned to mush.
7
Leave the pot to stand and if possible serve the next day, it tastes even better then. Serve with rice or couscous.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large sweet potato, 2 carrots, 1 red onion, 1 red pepper, and more.

Yes, Vegan Dhansak falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegan Dhansak

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