VEGAN RED LENTIL DAHL RECIPE

VEGAN RED LENTIL DAHL RECIPE

Red Lentil Dahl

This quick and easy red lentil dahl is packed with flavour, but is super-simple to make. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. 

 CourseMain Meals

 CuisineIndian

 Prep Time10 minutes

 Cook Time15 minutes

 Total Time25 minutes

 Servings6

 Calories293kcal

 AuthorKate @ Veggie Desserts

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 2 onions diced
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
• ½ finely chopped red chilli (or 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes)
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 200 g (1 cup) dried red lentils, uncooked (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 can coconut milk
• 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper
• Juice of half a lemon
• 2 handfuls fresh spinach washed

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and red chilli 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, coconut milk and stock, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook on a medium/low heat for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thick.Taste and add more chilli if desired. 
• Stir in the lemon juice and spinach until it wilts. 
• Serve warm with rice, naan bread or poppadoms.

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Notes

• This recipe is vegan and gluten free
• The squeeze of lemon really freshens the dish so try not to omit it
• Freezable 

Sources: https://veggiedesserts.co.uk/red-lentil-dahl/