Description
This flavorful Red Lentil Dahl is a comforting and nutritious vegan dish with a perfect blend of spices. Creamy red lentils cooked in aromatic coconut milk, tomatoes, and spices make this Indian-inspired recipe a favorite for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Spice Blend:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, heat coconut oil. Add onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger.
- Add Spices: Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
- Cook Lentils: Pour in tomatoes, broth, lentils. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until creamy.
- Finish: Stir in coconut milk, simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- This dahl pairs perfectly with basmati rice or warm naan bread.
- For extra vegetables, stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
