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Red Lentil Dahl

Serving Size: 10
This quick and easy red lentil dahl is packed with flavor, but is super simple to make. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

Recipe by: Kate Hackworthy

Cook Times

Active Prep5
Hands-On Cook5
Hands-Off Cook15
Passive0
Total Time25 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Can Opener, Colander, Cutting board, Grater, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Spatula, Top Stove, Vegetable Peeler

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cup onion diced, about 3 medium
  • 6 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 cup dry lentil for 10 servings 400g, uncooked (rinsed and drained)
  • 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes for 10 servings, 2 cans
  • 28 ounce canned full-fat coconut milk for 10 servings 2 can
  • 4 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for 10 servings, juice of half a lemon
  • 4 cup fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flake and cook for a few minutes.
  • Grind the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds lightly in a pestle and mortar, then add to the pan, along with the turmeric and garam masala, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the lentils, tomatoes with their juice, coconut milk and broth, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook on medium-low for 15-20 minutes, until reduced and thick.
  • If you have time, you can leave it a little longer on very low heat for even more flavor (just stir often and check it doesn't scorch the bottom of the pan). Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
  • Stir in lemon juice and spinach until it wilts.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat to desired temperature using the stove top or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1496IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg