Red Lentil Dahl

Red Lentil Dahl

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

This quick and easy red lentil dahl is packed with flavour, but is super-simple to make. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. 

Course: Main Meals

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: dahl, lentil, quick dhal recipe, quicky curry recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 293 kcal

Author: Kate @ Veggie Desserts

Ingredients

·         1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil

·         2 onions diced

·         3 garlic cloves finely chopped

·         1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated

·         ½ red chilli (or 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes), or more to taste) seeds removed and finely chopped

·         ½ tsp cumin seeds

·         ½ tsp coriander seeds

·         ½ tsp mustard seeds

·         2 tsp ground turmeric

·         1 tsp garam masala

·         200 g (1 cup) dried red lentils (dried uncooked lentils, rinsed and drained)

·         1 can chopped tomatoes

·         1 can coconut milk

·         500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock

·         Salt and pepper

·         Juice of half a lemon

·         2 handfuls fresh spinach washed

Instructions

1.    Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and red chilli and cook for a few minutes.

2.    Grind the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds lightly in a pestle and mortar, then add to the pan, along with the turmeric and garam masala and cook for 1 minute. 

3.    Add the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and stock, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook on a medium/low heat for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thick.

4.    Stir in the lemon juice and spinach until it wilts. 

5.    Serve warm with rice, naan bread or poppadoms.

 

Source  https://veggiedesserts.co.uk

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