Have you tried beetroot dal before? The beetroot turns everything beautifully purple and rich and the flavour works really well with the lentils and Indian spices.
This dish is inspired by a dish I ate at Slaw in London – a vibrant purple, creamy and slightly sweet dal which I immediately fell in love with. Of course I had to create my own version so here it is – earthy, delicious and very pretty indeed.

My version is topped with roast beetroot, has creamy coconut yogurt stirred in a served with gram flour crepes. Absolutely gorgeous.
Because I always try to eat organic veg if I can I made sure I added a couple of big bunches of beetroot to my veg box order this week – enough to grate and stir into the lentils and to roast and caramelise a little to top and add texture to the dish.
Tips;
- Also great served with rice or a big crunchy slaw.
- This dish would also work well swapping the red lentils for channa dal – but they would need to be soaked overnight first.
Hope you enjoy Love Niki xx




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We made this tonight. To my surprise the kids ate it -including the 11 year old who doesnt normally eat beetroot. He said he liked the crepes. I would probably reduce the quantity of chilli flakes next time as it overwhelmed the other flavours a little.
Fantastic!
Absolutely – chilli flakes to your taste.
Love
Niki xxx
Hi Nikki. Love your recipes. Just wondering how much ACV – is it 1/2 TSP?
Its just 1/2 tsp
Much love
Niki xx
Wow trying to eat more veggie dishes and this is just perfect my partner thought it was great she’s me cooking at least once every week thanks again .
Brilliant!
So happy
Love
Niki x
Hey Nikki, this recipe looks great but something is missing for the quantity of apple cider vinegar? 1/2 tsp? 1/2 a cup? Could you please clarify that. Thank you 😊
Hi Holly
Its just 1/2 tsp.
Enjoy
xxx
Hiya! What you mean with 1/2 apple vinegar? I’m making this tonight! 😋
Hi Yvonne
Updated, its 1/2 tsp
Love
Niki xxx
Hi. Can you please confirm quantity of cider vinegar in the flatbread recipe please
Hi Gaby
Amended, its 1/2 tsp
Love
Niki xxx
I made this for tea tonight. It got a big thumbs up from my other half who also asked if I could make it again soon. It was delicious. Thank you!
Hi Hannah
That’s fantastic news! So happy it went down well.
Love
Niki xx
Hi Niki. I may be missing something but I can’t see instructions for the roasted beetroot part of this recipe?
Hi Clare
It’s there now!
Much love
Niki xx
After eating the beetroot dhal at Slaw before it closed I had to recreate it – to my surprise the kids absolutely love the stuff. It’s a total revelation – anyone wondering whether to try it on the family should go for it! Put together my own similar recipe before finding yours, but really glad to have found your site as there are so many great new recipes to try out!
Brilliant!
so happy you and the kids like it.
Love
Niki xxx
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Hello! What flour can I substitute for the gram flour? and would I need to change the quantities?
As you wish.
Buckwheat is another good gluten free option
xx