Dinner: Lentil and Spinach Dhansak

Vegetarian curry that's as hot as you want it.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Lentil and Spinach Dhansak

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

5 oz plain yogurt, low fat
1 tbsp curry paste
1 cube vegetable stock cube
1/2 lemon, finely grated
2 medium carrots
1 slice root ginger, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
8 oz spinach
1 5" long sweet potato
2 cups water
3 oz red lentils
12 oz basmati rice
1 oz vegetable fat spread, low calorie

Instructions

1. Melt the spread in a saucepan, add the onion and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.

2. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the vegetable stock dissolved in water and bring to the boil.

3. Stir in the lentils, carrots and sweet potato and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until tender.

4. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet directions.

5. Stir the spinach leaves into the cooked vegetables until they have just wilted and then add the lemon rind and juice.

6. Serve the vegetables with the rice, garnished with lemon zest.

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