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Red Lentil Dahl |
Ready in 30 minutes or less, this Indian Red Lentil Dahl is easy to make and full of flavor. |
Serves - 6 Heat 0 (1-5) |
Rating - 3 (1-5) |
Prep Time 10 Minutes Cooking Time 20 Minutes
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Ingredients |
1 tablespoon Ollive Oil
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1 large Onionfinely chopped
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5 Garlic clovesminced
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1 tablespoon Gingerpeeled & grated
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1 tablespoon Garam Masala
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1 teaspoon Turmeric
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½ teaspoon Chillli flakes
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500 g Dry Red Lentils
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500 g Tomatoesdiced
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750 ml Vegetable Stock
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1 teaspoon Saltto taste
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½ Lemonjuice
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1 kg Baby Spinach
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Method |
In a large pot or pan over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Then add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 more minute, until fragrant.
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Add the garam masala, turmeric and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir into the onion mixture.
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Add a few tablespoons of water if the mixture is too dry.
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Now add the dried lentils, canned tomatoes and their juices, coconut milk and vegetable broth to the pan.
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Stir well and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the lentils are cooked and soft.
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Stir occasionally.
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Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan, and stir in the spinach as well until wilted.
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Add salt to taste.
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Serve with rice and bread.
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