Red Lentil Dahl Coconut Curry

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Serves 4. Cook time 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 onions chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala or other curry
  • 1.5 cups of split red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup strained tomatoes

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and cook for a several minutes until translucent. Add garlic and ginger saute for another minute until fragrant. Add spices and saute for a few seconds.

Place the lentils in a sieve and rinse with cold running water. Add them to the pan. Pour in vegetable broth. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer. Cook covered for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the lentils have absorbed the liquid.

Add the coconut milk and strained tomatoes and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Season with salt, pepper, lime juice to taste.

Serve with rice, a swirl of non-dairy yogurt, fresh parsley, or cilantro.