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Simple Red Lentil Dal

This simple Red Lentil Dal will be a favourite you put on repeat. It's incredible as a side dish, or as a dish all on it's own.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup sweet potato chopped into small chunks
  • 1 cup red lentils, washed thoroughly
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp curry powder*
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes*
  • 1 tsp sea salt as needed more for personal taste
  • heaps of fresh cilantro
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk optional
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add minced ginger, and garlic, stir then reduce heat to low.

  2. Add Lentils, water, sweet potato, coriander, cumin, curry powder, turmeric and ground ginger to pan. Stir well to combine. Add canned tomatoes and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until lentils are soft, stir occasionally ~ 25 minutes.

  3. Season with salt and black pepper, and continue to simmer until mixture has thickened ~10 minutes. If your consistency is too watery, increase heat, keep a careful eye and wait until desired consistency. Stir in coconut milk and heat for another couple minutes.

  4. Serve immediately with fresh cilantro and season with extra salt and pepper as desired.

Recipe Notes

  • If you don't have curry powder, add an extra tsp of all ground herbs and a dash of chili pepper for a kick (omit the chili pepper if you don't like it spicy)
  • If you are not a fan of coconut milk, simply don't add it. I promise it is equally delicious without.