April 18th, 2024
Recipes
Simple Red Lentil Daal
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 45"
A richly spiced and comforting red lentil daal made with cumin, coriander, cardamom, ginger, and garlic. If you're missing any of the listed spices, simply substitute with a bit more of the others. This is especially lovely served over warm brown rice and/or sweet potatoes.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
- 5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin seed (or ground cumin)
- 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed (Note 1)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper, to taste
- roma tomatoes, chopped (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large pot with the water and red lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 30 minutes. Do not drain the water. If it begins to look a bit dry, add a bit more water.
- Step 2: Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and all of the spices and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Pour in the cooked lentils with their liquid.
- Step 3: Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add more water to the pan if needed. Top with the optional tomatoes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy. I'm a big fan of adding a dollop of Spiced Tomato Jam and Tzatziki Sauce.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Lightly crush the seeds with a spice grinder, rolling pin, or bottom of a glass. Crushing them will release more flavor.
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Simple Red Lentil Daal
PT45M 2 cups red lentils, rinsed 5 cups water 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 1 tablespoon cumin seed (or ground cumin) 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed (Note 1) 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and pepper, to taste roma tomatoes, chopped (optional, for topping) Gluten Free Vegan 8 Servings
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