Aubergine & Butternut Squash Dhansak

Dhansak hails from the Parsi community of India, Zoroastrians who arrived from Persia to Western India around Mumbai.

This dish consists of vegetables, which are cooked alongside lentils and flavoured with spices including cumin and ginger. By using lentils and a number of spices, it combines elements of both Persian and Gujarati cuisine.

Combining influences from both Persian and Gujarati cuisine, Dhansak is an iconic staple of Indian cooking and a firm favourite amongst foodies the world over. Combining soft lentils with juicy vegetables, tender meat and gentle spices, this wonderful dish is slow-cooked to offer a tender, hearty bite in every mouthful; perfect for warming up a cold night, or for when you fancy something with a little more gusto.