Recipes
Red Lentil Dahl (Easy Indian Recipe) by Bianca Zapatka
This Easy Indian Red Lentil Dahl recipe is a must-try if your're looking for a flavourful curry, soup or stew dish. that's vegan and protein-rich. It's delicious, healthy and one of the best lentil dishes to warm you up in winter or for cold weather.
For the recipe you need:
- 1-2 tbsp coconut oil or other neutral oil for frying)
- 2 onions chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp ginger minced or more to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp red paprika powder
- 1 tsp garam masala or other curry powder to taste
- 1 ⅔ cups dry red lentils
- 3 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup strained tomatoes or chopped tomatoes, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp coconut sugar or to taste
- 2-3 tbsp lime or lemon juice or to taste
to serve
- 4-6 tbsp non-dairy yogurt
- fresh parsley (or coriander)
- sesame seeds
- rice cooked
Preperations:
- Heat the coconut oil in a skillet or saucepan. Add the chopped onions, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then add the garlic and ginger sauté for another minute until fragrant. Lastly, add the spices, and sauté for a few seconds to unfold flavors.
- Place the lentils in a fine-mashed sieve and rinse until cold running water. Then add them to the onion mixture in the skillet. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes, or until the lentils have absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add the coconut milk and strained tomatoes (if using) and simmer another 5-10 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. (If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or coconut milk, until the desired consistency is reached). Season with salt, pepper, coconut sugar, and lime juice to taste.
- Garnish your dahl with a swirl of non-dairy yogurt, fresh chopped parsley or coriander, and sesame seeds or other toppings you like. Serve over rice or with homemade vegan naan or aloo paratha or use it as a filling for your favorite hearty pancake, crêpes, or tortilla recipe.
- Enjoy!
LEARN MORE?
Would you like to learn more about vegan cuisine and Bianca Zapatka? Then be sure to check out our Nolte Küchen Kitchentalk with Eva Brenner and Bianca Zapatka.
