A warming, spiced red lentil dahl with coconut milk, tomatoes, and a tempered spice topping. Pure comfort.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4
🥗Ingredients
- 1.5cupsRed lentils
- 400mlCoconut milk
- 400gCrushed tomatoes
- 1largeOnion
- 4clovesGarlic
- 1tbspFresh ginger
- 1tspTurmeric
- 1tspCumin seeds
- 1tbspGaram masala
- 2cupsSpinach
📝Instructions
- 1
Rinse red lentils until water runs clear.
- 2
Saute diced onion until golden. Add minced garlic, ginger, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook until fragrant.
- 3
Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and 1 cup water. Stir to combine.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are completely broken down.
- 5
Stir in spinach and let it wilt. Season with salt and lime juice.
- 6
For the tadka: heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Pour over the dahl.
- 7
Serve with steamed rice or warm naan bread.
📊Nutrition per Serving
380
kcal Calories
18
g Protein
48
g Carbs
14
g Fat
12
g Fiber
6
g Sugar