Dairy free
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan

2 Swips per serving

This recipe will take you 55 minutes

Serves 4

  • 1 cal cooking spray*
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • ½ tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 225g dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 litre hot vegetable stock, suitable for vegans
  • 100g dried basmati rice
  • 200g reduced-fat coconut milk
  • Handful of fresh coriander, chopped, plus a few sprigs
  • *Search ‘cook’s tips’ in our member features section for need-to-know info on this ingredient

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