Red Lentil Dal

A comforting and flavorful Indian lentil dish, perfect for a healthy and hearty meal.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

1.5 cups red lentils

4 cups vegetable broth

1 medium onion

3 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger

14.5 oz diced tomatoes

0.5 cup coconut milk

1.5 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

0.5 tsp turmeric

0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

0.25 cup fresh cilantro

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1
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water.
2
Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant.
30 min
6
Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have broken down. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
20 min
8
Stir in the coconut milk and heat through for about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil after adding coconut milk.
2 min
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
10
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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