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Red Lentil Coconut Dal

35 min12 ingredientsDinner · Vegetarian · Gluten-free

Ingredients4 servings

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
  • 2½ cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lime
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Steps

  1. Cook onion in oil over medium until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder and cumin for 1 minute.
  2. Add lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, water and salt.
  3. Simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until lentils break down and it's thick.
  4. Squeeze in lime and adjust salt. Serve with rice or naan.
Tip: Thickens a lot as it sits — loosen leftovers with water.

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