10% off for all new customers! Use coupon code ‘firstorder’ Shop now

Quick and Easy Dhal

Made with lashings of coconut milk which brings a gorgeous sweetness, it is packed full of fantastic Indian flavours and also makes a great side dish for a curry feast.

Serves

6

The star of the show

Gluten free
Shemin's Chilli Free Curry Paste
vg-tag

Shemin's Chilli Free Curry Paste

Shemin’s Chilli Free Curry Paste is full of rich, aromatic Indian flavour, without the heat. Made in small batches from our original family recipe, it’s perfect for creating mild, comforting dishes everyone can enjoy. Ideal for everything from simple curries to flavourful marinades.
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
(11)
Chilli Free Chilli Free
Add to cart £4.75
vg-tag pattern-img-2
product-img-4
Gluten free Dairy free
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
  • star-icon
(66)
spice-iconMedium

Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

Our multi-award winning paste will be your new secret when it comes to Indian cooking. 

Add to carta-icon£6.50

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced into half moons
  • 100g Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste
  • 3 x 240g tins Bijoux Verts lentils or beluga lentils or lentils of your choice
  • 400ml tin coconut milk
  • A knob of butter (optional)
  • 80g spinach
  • A handful coriander leaves
  • Juice of half a lemon

 

How to make Quick and Easy Dhal

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and gently cook the onions until they begin to turn brown.
  2. Add Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste with a splash of water and simmer for a couple of minutes until aromatic.
  3. Add the lentils, coconut milk and butter, then bring to the boil. Cook for a couple of minutes, then stir in the Spinach and cook to wilt.
  4. Pour in the lemon juice to taste, add the coriander, check the seasoning. Serve with Shemin’s Indian Breads.

Tips

Tips

  • To make this recipe vegan and dairy free, simply leave out the butter.
  • You can add some crème fraîche, yoghurt or coconut yoghurt to get the swirl in the picture.

Pair it with

Shemin's Chilli Free Curry Paste
Vegetarian Gluten Free
(11)
Chilli Free Chilli Free

Shemin's Chilli Free Curry Paste

Shemin’s Chilli Free Curry Paste is full of rich, aromatic Indian flavour, without the heat. Made in small batches from our original family recipe, it’s perfect for creating mild, comforting dishes everyone can enjoy. Ideal for everything from simple curries to flavourful marinades.
Add to cart £4.75
Shemin's Mild Curry Paste
Vegetarian Gluten Free
(38)
Mild Mild

Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.
Add to cart £4.75
Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste
Vegetarian Gluten Free
(66)
Medium Medium

Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Medium Curry Paste is our multi award-winning paste, made to our family recipe. It brings together warming spices with a gentle, balanced heat. As it cooks, it builds a rich, comforting flavour that works beautifully with everything from chicken to vegetables.
Add to cart £4.75
Shemin's Hot Curry Paste
Vegetarian Gluten Free
(31)
Hot Hot

Shemin's Hot Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Hot Indian Curry Paste is a multi award-winning recipe we’ve been making for years. Blended with fresh spices and natural ingredients, it delivers a rich, authentic curry with a satisfying heat. If you enjoy a hotter curry, this is an easy way to turn everyday dishes into something a little more bold.
Add to cart £4.75
4 Methi Chapatis
Vegetarian
(4)
Chilli Free Chilli Free

4 Methi Chapatis

Shemin’s Methi Chapatis are made the traditional way, hand stretched and flame baked for a soft, pliable texture. With fenugreek, cumin seeds and a hint of chilli, they bring a gently spiced, earthy flavour that works beautifully with curries or as a wrap.
Add to cart £3.45
4 Wholemeal Chapatis
Vegetarian
(2)
Chilli Free Chilli Free

4 Wholemeal Chapatis

Shemin’s Wholemeal Chapatis are made the traditional way, hand stretched and flame baked for a soft, pliable texture. With their subtle nutty notes, they’re ideal for enjoying with curries, as a wrap, or as a base for inventive flatbread dishes.
Add to cart £3.45
4 Plain Parathas
Vegetarian
(4)
Chilli Free Chilli Free

4 Plain Parathas

Shemin’s Plain Parathas are soft, flaky and full of flavour, with a light, buttery texture and gentle sweetness. Handcrafted for an authentic taste, they have just the right balance of softness and a slight crisp when warmed. Perfect for dipping into curries or using as a wrap.
Add to cart £3.45

Loved by curry enthusiast globally

tik Verified curry lover

After so many years the quality of your products remains true. Thank you team Shemins!

star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon
tik Verified curry lover

Many thanks as always, going to try out your new Tikka paste, after all these years it will be interesting to taste the difference Cheers, Syd Roberts

star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon
tik Verified curry lover

Have used fora few years now. Love it. Looking forward to trying the tikka curry paste

star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon
tik Verified curry lover

Great service and products thanks

star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon
tik Verified curry lover

Brilliant fantastic selection of everything

star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon
tik Verified curry lover

Love your pastes. We’re not adventurous enough with what we cook. Need to look at your recipe suggestions more

star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon star-icon