Name: Comforting Red Lentil Dal – Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2.5 tbsp Olive oil; 1 Large onion; 0.5 tsp Salt; 4 Garlic cloves; 2 inch piece Ginger; 1 bunch Fresh coriander; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground turmeric; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 0.5 tsp Chilli flakes; 0.5 tsp Fenugreek powder; 0.5 tsp Caster sugar; 200g Red lentils; 400g can Chopped tomatoes; 400ml Vegetable stock; 400ml can Coconut milk; to taste Plant-based yogurt; for garnish Fresh coriander leaves; for garnish Chilli flakes; for drizzling Olive oil

Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe by @bosh.tv on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This dal is a comforting, soul-warming dish that is creamy, cozy, and absolutely full of flavor. It's also bursting with plant points, making it a versatile and simple recipe for any meal.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Olive oil 2.5 tbsp
Large onion 1
Salt 0.5 tsp
Garlic cloves 4
Ginger 2 inch piece
Fresh coriander 1 bunch
Ground cumin 1 tsp
Ground turmeric 1 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Ground coriander 1 tsp
Chilli flakes 0.5 tsp
Fenugreek powder 0.5 tsp
Caster sugar 0.5 tsp
Red lentils 200g
Chopped tomatoes 400g can
Vegetable stock 400ml
Coconut milk 400ml can

All Ingredients - For Serving

Plant-based yogurt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Chilli flakes for garnish
Olive oil for drizzling

Tools You'll Need

Saucepan
Pan
Grater
Bowl

⚠ Contains Allergens

tree nuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the aromatics

Peel and finely chop the large onion. Chop the entire bunch of fresh coriander, saving some leaves for garnishing later. Peel and grate the garlic cloves and the large piece of ginger using a box grater to create a puree.

Step 2: Sauté the onion

Place your biggest saucepan on a medium heat. Add about 2.5 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Sauté for until the onion is golden and aromatic, but not burnt.

Step 3: Add garlic, ginger, and coriander

Add the grated garlic, grated ginger, and chopped coriander to the pan. Stir everything around for until fragrant.

Step 4: Incorporate the spices

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 0.5 teaspoon of chilli flakes, and 0.5 teaspoon of fenugreek powder to the pan. Stir everything together for about to wake up the spices.

Step 5: Add optional sugar

Optionally, add 0.5 teaspoon of caster sugar to the mixture.

Step 6: Add lentils and liquids

Rinse 200g of red lentils well under cold water. Add the rinsed lentils to the pan and stir them around to coat them in the spice base. Pour in the 400g can of chopped tomatoes, 400ml of vegetable stock, and a full 400ml can of coconut milk. Stir it all together until you have a rich, golden, fragrant mix.

Step 7: Simmer the dal

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer with the lid on. Let it simmer away for , giving it a little stir halfway through to prevent it from catching on the bottom of the pan.

Step 8: Adjust consistency and taste

Once the dal is thick and creamy, give it a taste. If the lentils are still a bit firm, stir in about 75ml of boiling water and let it go for another until desired consistency is reached.

Step 9: Serve and garnish

Once ready, serve the dal up into big bowls. Spoon on some plant-based yogurt, sprinkle with your remaining fresh coriander leaves and some chilli flakes, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy with naan, rice, or just a spoon.

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