Description
A heartwarming bowl of Creamy Red Lentil Dahl, a nourishing dish filled with fragrant spices and creamy coconut milk, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion, sautéing until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the turmeric and cumin, stirring to coat the onions.
- Add the rinsed lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth, creating a luscious mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender and creamy.
- Season with salt to taste and serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
This dahl stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days and is freezer-friendly for up to 3 months. Feel free to customize with extra veggies, spices, or toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg