Red Lentil Coconut Dal
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
- Cook onion in oil over medium until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder and cumin for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, water and salt.
- Simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until lentils break down and it's thick.
- 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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