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Red Lentil Dahl with Coconut Milk

Red Lentil Dahl with Coconut Milk, Spinach and Sweet Potatoes, a delicious vegetarian and vegan-friendly curry that is healthy and nutritious. Quick and easy to make, this dish is mildly spiced, which means the whole family can enjoy it. Serve it with basmati rice for the best Indian food experience.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable stock (water)
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 cube frozen spinach ( or a handful of fresh spinach)
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley/coriander
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the onion, garlic and sweet potatoes.
  2. Heat up the oil in a pan set over a medium heat, and add the chopped onion with salt.
  3. Fry until translucent, then add the garlic and the ground curry powder, cumin, turmeric and coriander.
  4. Stir for 30 seconds so that the spices release their flavours.
  5. Add the lentils and sweet potatoes, stir well, the add the vegetable stock/broth or just water.
  6. Place a lid on the pan, and cook for 10 minutes until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
  7. Add the bay leaves and the coconut cream, and cook for a further 5 minutes until everything is tender - add more stock/water if necessary.
  8. Add the frozen/fresh spinach and allow 2-3 minutes for it to wilt.
  9. Check for more seasoning - add more salt, black pepper, or some chillies if you like it spicy.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander/cilantro.
  11. Serve with basmati rice or flat bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Sodium 1065mg (44%) Potassium 970mg (28%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 16454IU (329%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 1065mg 44%
Potassium 970mg 21%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 16454IU 329%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.