Lentil Dahl

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Servings

2-3

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

75 minutes

Calories

354

Lentil Dahl is a warming and nutritious dish made with yellow or red lentils, cooked slowly with onion, chilies, ginger, and fragrant spices. Finished with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnished with fresh coriander, this dahl is perfect served with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables. Packed with flavour and easy to make, it’s a wholesome meal ideal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

3 tsp of butter
1 onion, chopped
2 green chilies, seeded and chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh ginger
250g yellow or red lentils
650ml water
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tomatoes, diced
A squeeze of lemon juice
1 handful fresh coriander
Pinch of pink Himalayan salt

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Directions

Melt the butter in a pan, add onion, chilies and ginger and cook for 10 minutes until golden.
Stir in the lentils and water, bring to boil, reduce heat and part cover.
Simmer stirring occasionally for 50-60 minutes until it has a very thick soup consistency.
Stir in the crushed garlic, cumin and ground coriander.
Season with salt and pepper and cook for a further 10-15 minutes uncovered, stirring frequently.
Stir in the tomatoes, adjusting the seasoning and adding lemon juice to taste.
When ready garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with a side of cauliflower rice (or mashed cauliflower), and steamed vegetables.