Description
A comforting and flavorful Red Lentil Dal recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a wholesome meal. This vegan and gluten-free dish is seasoned with aromatic spices and coconut milk for a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Garnish:
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a saucepan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and cook until fragrant.
- Add Spices and Lentils: Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, pepper. Add lentils and water/broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in coconut milk, simmer for 3–5 minutes. Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, mash some of the lentils.
- Stores well and tastes better the next day.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
