This is a rich, flavorful, and healthy hybrid recipe that merges rich Indian food flavors with a classic European and American dish.
Author: Vanessa Burnum
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
Curry Filling
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons all-purpose or whole wheat flour
2 cups vegetable broth
1¾ cups lite canned coconut milk
1½ cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 cup chopped potatoes
½ cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
½ cup frozen peas
Biscuit Topping
¾ cup plain unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage
2 teaspoons agave nectar (can sub your favorite sweetener)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons dairy-free buttery spread, warmed to room temperature
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400ºF and grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
Curry Filling
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, and red pepper flakes and saute for 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir until evenly coated.
Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and water. Add the lentils, potatoes, and TVP. Cook until the mixture has thickened and the lentils and potatoes are soft, around 15 minutes. (While this simmers, make the Biscuit Topping below.)
Add the peas and heat through. Add more salt if needed.
Biscuit Topping
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk beverage, agave nectar, and vinegar.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Add the buttery spread and whisk until coarse meal forms. Add the milk beverage mixture and stir then knead just until the dough holds together.
Assemble the Pie
Pour the filling into your prepared casserole dish. Spread the biscuit dough on top.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.