Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe
Discover the flavorful delight of vegan red lentil dahl - a healthy and nourishing dish bursting with aromatic spices.
Equipment
- Skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 10 oz red lentils soaked and rinsed (300g)
- 14 oz tomatoes stewed or diced canned(400g)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
For garnish
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 limes quartered
Instructions
- Over medium heat, add vegetable oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven.2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Once the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.1 medium white onion
- To this, add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Then add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Stir to combine.2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
- Now, add in the soaked but rinsed and drained lentils. Then the tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir together, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.10 oz red lentils, 14 oz tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable stock
- Once the lentils have softened. Add the coconut milk and bring to temperature. Taste and add seasoning if needed.1 cup coconut milk
- Serve over rice with a squeeze of lime and fresh chopped cilantro on top.¼ cup Fresh cilantro, 2 limes
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Notes
- Use green, brown, or red lentils depending on your preferences.
- Serve over rice for a more satisfying meal, alongside vegan naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 327mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 17gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 802IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 6mg
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