Konkani Curry Dal Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    308 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Konkani Curry Dal Casserole

This rich, flavorful Indian Konkani curry is packed with protein from lentils (dal) and soy curls that bake in a delicious Konkani chicken curry sauce seasoned with cumin, coriander, Kashmiri chili, cinnamon, black pepper and coconut. 2 steps 1 pan casserole. Gluten-free

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or you can use 1 tablespoon of garlic paste
  • 1/2- inch ginger minced or you can use 1 tablespoon ginger paste

For the spices:

  • 2 teaspoons kashmiri chili powder or use paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander (sukha dhania powder)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (Jeera powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (dalchini powder)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (laung powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard (raee powder)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (jayphal powder)

For the other sauce ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons shredded coconut See notes.
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro with the stems, optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided

For the protein:

  • 3/4 cup dry brown lentils (sabut masoor)
  • 2 oz dry soy curls or use more dry lentils or 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 cup or more chopped vegetables of choice

For the wet ingredients:

  • 3 cups Water or stock
  • 1.5 cups coconut milk or other non-dairy milk, divided

For garnish:

  • cilantro, lemon juice, pepper flakes, non dairy cream

Instructions

  1. In a 9x13-inch or larger baking dish and add the oil. Spread the oil around and add the onions, ginger and garlic, and a good pinch of salt.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400º F (205º C).
  3. In a small bowl combine all the spices and sprinkle half the spice mix on the onion mixture and mix really well. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the onion starts to turn translucent.
  4. Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the shredded coconut to the baking dish while it’s hot and mix and let sit for 1 minute. The coconut will get fragrant and toasted.
  5. Add the reserved spices, cilantro, salt, lentils, soy curls, vegetables, stock, and 1 cup coconut milk, and mix really well. Even the mixture out and cover the baking dish with parchment and place it back into the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Depending on your lentils, they might be done at the 35-minute mark or at the 50-minute mark depending on the type and age of the lentils.
  6. Once the lentils are cooked to your preference, remove the baking dish from the oven. Mix really well. Taste and adjust salt and flavor carefully. Add more warm coconut milk(so the baking dish doesn’t break due to the temperature difference) or non-dairy cream at this point because the lentils and soycurls will have absorbed a lot of the liquid.
  7. Garnish with cilantro, lemon juice, and pepper flakes, and serve. You can also drizzle some non-dairy cream on top . Serve with some flatbread, garlic naan, sourdough or rice.
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Notes

  • You need to use small shred coconut or desiccated coconut for this recipe(dry or fresh). If you have large flakes , then pulse in the blender into a coarse meal and then use.
  • You need to use small shred coconut or desiccated coconut for this recipe(dry or fresh). If you have large flakes , then pulse in the blender into a coarse meal and then use.
  • This recipe contains coconut and soy. It is gluten-free and doesn't contain any other nuts. To make it Soyfree: use more lentils or cooked chickpeas instead of soycurls. Make sure to use Soyfree non dairy creamTo make it coconut-free: use a different non dairy milk or use water or Stock. Fold in some non dairy cream or cashew cream or non dairy yogurt in the end.
  • To make it in a saucepan: Add oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and half the spices and cook for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally. Add in coconut and roast for a minute. Then add the rest of the ingredients as mentioned. Use 3.5 cup  of stock and partially cover and cook for 35-45 minutes or until the lentils are cooked to preference . 
  • To make it in Instant pot: Cook the first 2 steps on saute mode as mentioned under saucepan. After the coconut is toasted, Add the lentils soycurls and rest of the ingredients and 2.5 cups stock instead. Mix well and pressure cook 12-16 mins (depending on your preference of lentil texture. Less for more toothsome lentils and more for more Dal like soft lentils)

Nutrition Information

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Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 515mg (21%) Potassium 631mg (18%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2757IU (55%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 515mg 21%
Potassium 631mg 13%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2757IU 55%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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