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Indian Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Dal

A rich and warming red lentil dal cooked with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.

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Indian Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Dal served and ready to eat
A Vegan Luck kitchen recipe
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4

The good part

A rich and warming red lentil dal cooked with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.

Gather

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric and cumin
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Fresh cilantro and lime juice

Make

Method

  1. 01Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in coconut oil until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. 02Add turmeric and cumin, stirring for 30 seconds to release the fragrance.
  3. 03Stir in red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
  4. 04Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft and creamy.
  5. 05Stir in lime juice and season with salt. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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