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Creamy Red Lentil Dahl

Name: Creamy Red Lentil Dahl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red lentils; 1 whole yellow onion, diced; 3 whole garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 14 ounce canned crushed tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 0.5 cup canned coconut milk; 1.5 tablespoons curry powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

A comforting, highly nutritious, and incredibly budget-friendly Indian-inspired lentil stew using simple pantry staples.

Prep 10 minCook 25 minTotal 35 min4 servingseasy

budget-friendlyvegangluten-freehigh-protein

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Ingredients

dry red lentils1 cup
yellow onion, diced1 whole
garlic cloves, minced3 whole
ginger, minced1 tablespoon
canned crushed tomatoes14 ounce
vegetable broth2 cups
canned coconut milk(optional)0.5 cup
curry powder1.5 tablespoons
ground turmeric0.5 teaspoon
vegetable oil1 tablespoon

Instructions

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
2
Add the minced garlic, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly and add them to the pot along with the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and creamy.
5
Stir in the coconut milk (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes before serving hot.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

280kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

42g

Carbs

Fat

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