Veggie Loaf Slimmers friendly
A healthy mixed veg loaf using zero oil.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cups red lentils soaked overnight
- 1 medium sweet potato grated
- 1 medium onion grated
- 1 tbsp mixture of ginger, garlic and green chilies all blended together using some water
- 2-3 fresh green chilies cut into small pieces (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbls sesame seeds (save a few for garnishing)
- ¼ tsp soda bi carbonate
- Fry light oil to spray the loaf tin
Instructions
- Soak the red lentils overnight and soak them overnight. Next morning blend them using enough water to give a make a thick paste. Transfer this to a mixing bowl.
- Switch on the oven to 160°F and grease a loaf tin.
- Add the grated sweet potato, onions, ginger, garlic and chili paste to the mixture
- Mix it all and add the spices and soda bicarbonate and transfer the mixture into the loaf tin. Save some sesame seeds for garnishing and sprinkle them on top of the loaf.
- Bake it on a medium heat 160°F for 20 minutes and check by putting a knife through it. It may need a further 10 minutes to cook.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing it from the loaf tin. Serve it hot with a yogurt and coconut chutney.