Description
A quick and nourishing red lentil dal packed with flavors and nutrients, perfect for a speedy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece of ginger (about 2 cm), freshly grated
- 1 (400 ml) can coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Heat the vegetable oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become soft and golden brown.
- Mix in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture is aromatic and the garlic is lightly golden.
- Add the cumin seeds, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder. Stir everything together for about 1 minute to release the spices’ full flavors.
- Pour in the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 15 minutes, taste the dal and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Serve the dal hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
To enhance nutrition, add seasonal vegetables during cooking or stir in some cooked chickpeas or tofu for additional protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg