Description
Coconut Red Lentil Dahl is a creamy and flavorful Indian-inspired stew featuring red lentils, rich coconut milk, and aromatic spices like turmeric and curry powder. Perfect for cozy evenings, this vegan one-pot meal is easy to prepare, healthy, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
2 medium white or yellow onions, diced (approx. 4 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tbsp mild yellow curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups (375 g) dry red lentils
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
3 cups water or vegetable broth
Fresh cilantro, for serving
Cooked jasmine, basmati, or brown rice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, coriander, black pepper, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add red lentils, coconut milk, and water or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Simmer on low-medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Optional: Serve over rice for a heartier meal.
Notes
Vegetable Additions: Add carrots, spinach, or sweet potatoes early in the cooking process for extra nutrition.
Heat Adjustment: Add more red pepper flakes or fresh chilies for extra spice.
Creamy Texture: Use an immersion blender to blend part of the dahl.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 330 kcal
