Description
This Coconut Red Lentil Dahl is a creamy and flavorful vegan dish with a hint of spice. Made with red lentils, coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic spices, this Indian-inspired dahl is perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes.
- Cook Lentils: Add lentils, coconut milk, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until lentils are soft, about 20-25 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with rice or naan.
Notes
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust chili flakes to taste for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
