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Red Lentil Dahl Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful Red Lentil Dahl recipe made with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and creamy coconut milk. This easy-to-make Indian-inspired stew is perfect served warm with basmati rice, potatoes, or naan, offering a wholesome, protein-rich vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 large carrot, finely diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 heaped tbsp fresh ginger, minced

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Other Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under running water. Finely dice the carrot, chop the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic and fresh ginger to have all ingredients prepped and ready.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften. Then add the minced ginger, garlic, diced carrot, and chopped bell pepper, stirring together to combine flavors.
  3. Add Spices and Lentils: Stir in the ground cumin, curry powder, sweetener, turmeric, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes with the vegetables. Then add the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth or water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Simmer Dahl: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the lentils to cook and absorb the flavors.
  5. Add Coconut Milk: Pour in the canned coconut milk and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the dahl reaches your preferred thickness and creaminess.
  6. Season and Serve: Season the dahl with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm accompanied by basmati rice, potatoes, or naan bread, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Finely dicing the carrot ensures it cooks evenly and blends well into the dahl texture.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth with water if preferred, though broth adds more depth of flavor.
  • Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Leftover dahl can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of water or broth.
  • Serve with fresh coriander or parsley for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.

Keywords: Red Lentil Dahl, Lentil Curry, Vegetarian Indian Recipe, Coconut Lentils, Lentil Stew, Healthy Dahl

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