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Lentil Dahl
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Lentil Dahl

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Suitable For 6m+

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 onions (diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 knob fresh ginger (grated, or 1 tsp ginger powder)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 400 g dried red lentils
  • 1 x 800g can of diced tomatoes
  • 800 ml coconut milk
  • 500 ml vegetable stock (low salt, or water )

Instructions 

  • Prep the veggies & spices
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium to high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the spices and cook for 1 minute. 
  • Add the lentils, stock, coconut milk & tomatoes then stir to combine.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low & cook for 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally) until reduced and thick. We usually cook it, remove from the heat and leave it in the pan for a few hours to deepen the flavours.
  • Add chilli & salt once baby portions are out
  • Serve warm with rice, wraps, naan bread or whatever you like.

Storage

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months