Description
Warm up with this comforting and flavorful Red Lentil Dahl, a creamy vegan dish infused with aromatic Indian-inspired spices. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed well)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid & Garnish:
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Cook aromatics: Add onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add spices: Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook lentils: Add rinsed lentils and water/broth, simmer covered for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in coconut milk, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, simmer longer uncovered.
- Pairs well with basmati rice or warm naan.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
