Description
An irresistible Lentil Coconut Dahl recipe that is quick, easy, and healthy, offering a creamy and comforting bowl that’s budget-friendly and family-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot, add cumin seeds, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot, and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- Stir in turmeric powder and mix well.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir well, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of chili powder or a splash of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg