Description
This Coconut Red Lentil Dahl is a comforting and flavorful vegan dish with Indian-inspired spices. Creamy coconut milk and red lentils are simmered with a blend of aromatic spices to create a hearty and satisfying meal. Serve this dahl with rice or naan for a complete and nourishing dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- juice of ½ lime
- chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- cooked rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil: In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the coconut oil.
- Sauté onion: Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add spices: Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook lentils: Add red lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Finish and serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with cilantro, rice, or naan.
Notes
- For added texture, stir in spinach or kale at the end of cooking.
- Dahl thickens as it cools—add more broth or water if reheating.
- Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
