Indian Eggplant, Lentil, Salmon & Coconut Dhal

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Pat salmon dry with paper towel and season both sides. • When oil is hot, cook salmon, skin-side down first, until just cooked through, 2-4 minutes each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. • In a large deep frying pan (or pot), heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Add ginger paste, mild North Indian spice blend, Mumbai spice blend and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add the water, coconut milk, the brown sugar and vegetable stock powder and stir to combine. • Add lentils, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid (or foil) and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft, 24-28 minutes. • Stir through roasted eggplant and bamboo shoots until warmed. TIP: Patting the skin dry helps it crisp up in the pan!

• When the dhal has 10 minutes cook time remaining, slice mini flour tortillas into 3cm-thick strips. • In a small bowl, combine garlic and a good drizzle of olive oil. Season and set aside. • Place tortilla strips in a single layer on the lined oven tray and brush with the garlic oil. Toast until golden, 8-10 minutes.