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Red Lentil Dal

This gloriously golden red lentil dal is the ultimate in comfort food. Fragrant, creamy and utterly delicious this simple dal recipe is packed with flavor from turmeric and spices. And it will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander (cilantro) roots and stalks finely chopped
  • 6 leaves curry
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pot over your smallest burner set to a medium heat. Add the olive oil (you can also use coconut oil or ghee) and the onions, ginger, chilli, tomato and coriander roots. Add a couple of pinches of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are sweet and golden, around 5 minutes.
  2. Add the curry leaves and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to pop add the rest of the spices and garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add the lentils, stock and coconut milk and when it starts bubbling reduce the heat to low.
  3. Let the dal bubble away for 20 minutes or so or until the lentils collapse and the dal becomes beautifully creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary and add a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Sodium 722mg (30%) Potassium 771mg (22%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1005IU (20%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 722mg 30%
Potassium 771mg 16%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1005IU 20%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 7mg 39%

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