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red lentil dahl

Red Lentil Dahl


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Super yummy, creamy red lentil dal (or dahl) in just a few minutes! This is a great vegan make-ahead dish and is delicious alone or served over rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated or minced ginger
  • 2 small tomatoes, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt, as needed
  • 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Instructions

  1. In a high-sided skillet with a lid, add the onion with a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes or until translucent and just barely brown at the edges.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and all of the spices to the skillet with a sprinkle of salt. Stir to form a paste and let the spices cook for two minutes.
  3. Add the stock and lentils to the pan. Stir to distribute the spices into the liquid, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. After 10 minutes, stir the lentils and taste them; add more salt to your preference. Cover the pan again and let the lentils cook for 5-10 minutes more or until they are cooked through and tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Note that if you have a different type of lentils, cook time or amount of liquid needed may be slightly different. Adjust per the package you have.
  6. Serve with cilantro, lemon or lime wedges, and a bit of rice or naan.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

Vegan and gluten free if prepared with vegetable stock.

These are delicious made in advance and can be served over rice or scooped into grain bowls.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

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