You can make this main course in the time it takes to cook your rice to accompany it – just 10 mins! Very tasty and good for you – I don’t have the kcals or fat content breakdown as this is my own concoction, but it is almost certainly low in fat and calories. Enjoy!
Serves 4
2 x 400g or 14oz tin of green lentils drained and rinsed
2 x 400g or 14oz tin of chopped tomatoes
1 block paneer cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 rounded tablespoon curry paste
1 rounded tablespoon tomato puree
salt and pepper
a good handful of fresh spinach leaves
Heat a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat and spray with a little oil. Add the paneer pieces and allow to brown all over.
Place the lentils, tomatoes, curry paste, tomato puree, salt and pepper in a pan . Give it a good stir and heat gently. You may wish to add a little water if the mixture is thick (depends on how juicy the tinned tomatoes were!)
Just before your rice is cooked, add the browned paneer cheese and stir gently to mix.
Then add the spinach literally 2 minutes before serving (to retain all the goodness) stir into the curry and allow to wilt.
Have a quick taste to adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve with rice and mini poppadums* if desired – yum!
*Mini poppadums are a great low fat companion to your curry – just place 8 on into your microwave and cook on high for one minute – too easy!