5 from 75 votes
Red Lentil Dal
Red Lentil Dal is a creamy, spiced lentil stew made by simmering red lentils with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, along with fresh ingredients such as onion, ginger, and tomato. Coconut milk adds richness, while curry leaves and mustard seeds provide depth. The dish delivers a comforting texture and balanced flavors for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 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 ginger grated
- 1 red chili pepper deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tomato finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Coriander finely chopped, roots and stalks
- 6 leaves curry powder
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Turmeric ground
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
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.