Vegan Lentil Curry Wraps

If you are looking for a meal to give your taste buds a FIESTA! this is the recipe for you.

It's jammed packed full of fresh flavours, fresh veggies and goodness.

This recipe has a little kick of spice, but if you like to turn the spice level up a notch or two, then you can go ahead and add more chilli paste or add a fresh sliced chilli.

I guess traditionally you would serve curry with rice, we on the other hand have decided to serve it inside a delicious homemade cassava tortilla. Although it can be a little messy, it tastes delicious together.

Finger licking good...

This Indian inspired recipe is hearty, healthy, packed with flavour, uses simple ingredients and is sure to be a dinner favourite.

Not only is this recipe suitable for vegetarians and vegans, it's also suitable for those on a grain free and gluten free diet. The curry is thickened with the lentils and dessicated coconut.

And if you aren't following any of those diets mentioned above, you are still going to love this recipe...

Without further ado lets get into the recipe.

Happy Cooking!

The Food Fiesta Team

INGREDIENTS

serves 4

FOR THE CURRY

• 1 cup of dry lentils

• 2 & 1/2 cups of boiled water

• 1x large red onion

• 2x medium carrots

• 1x large courgette

• 1x broccoli

• 3x large cloves of garlic

• 1x 1 inch thumb piece size of fresh ginger

• 2x heaped tsp of sea salt

• 2x heaped tsp of black pepper

• 3x tsp of cumin

• 2x dessert spoons of curry powder

• 1x tsp of turmeric

• 3x tsp of chilli paste

• 1x tbsp of dessicated coconut

• 2x tbsp of coconut oil

FOR THE TORTILLAS

makes 8

• 3x cups of cassava flour

• 3/4 cup of olive oil

• 1 1/2 cup of warm water

• pinch of salt

• pinch of pepper

• 1tsp of desired dried herb. If we are using the wraps for tacos we use cumin, salt & pepper and if we are having wraps with hummus then we use Italian mixed spice or crushed fennel seeds.

METHOD

We like to make the tortillas once all of the ingredients of the curry are in the pan and are simmering for 20-25 minutes.

FOR THE CURRY

Prep all of your veg.

Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic.

Peel the ginger and finely dice.

Peel the carrots and finely slice.

Cut the broccoli head into slices.

Slice the courgette in half lengthways and chop each half into slices.

Now all the veg is prepped add the coconut oil to a large frying pan or a medium-large saucepan and put onto a high heat.

Add the onion, carrots, garlic and ginger and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add the other spices and seasonings and mix together well.

Add the broccoli, chilli paste and dessicated coconut and mix together and turn to a medium heat. Stir for 1 minute and add 1 cup of boiled water.

Add the courgette and mix.

Add the dried lentils and 1 & 1/2 cups of boiled water and stir together.

Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the lentils are soft and the water has evaporated.

FOR THE TORTILLAS

makes 8

METHOD

In a large bowl add all of the dry ingredients and mix.

On a clean surface add a sprinkling of the cassava flour. This is for kneading your dough.

Add all of the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together with your hands.. Once combined transfer the mixture to the dusted surface and knead until all the mixture is well combined.

The dough is slightly more crumbly than regular dough, but you can always add a little more oil.

Divide the mixture into equal balls. The size depends on the size of the tortillas you require.

Place 1 ball of dough between either two sheets of parchment paper or two silicone baking sheets.

With a rolling pin roll the dough into shape and until approx 1/8 inch. (we never get perfect circles and that's OK - it adds to the homemade rustic charm).

Transfer to a dry frying pan and cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they start to form small air bubbles.

Transfer the cooked tortilla to a plate or board and repeat for the remaining dough.

These are best served once cooked...

To serve we like to fill our tortillas with the curry. You can roll the wraps or we like to leave them open like a taco.

Yes your hands will probably get messy, but that adds to the experience. It tastes delicious - Enjoy!