Vegan Red Lentil Dahl

Method

1. 1
   • red lentils 300 g

   Rinse the lentils — Rinse the red lentils under cold water until it runs clear, then set aside.

   ⏱5 min
2. 2
   • coconut oil 2 tbsp
   • onion 1
   • garlic 4
   • fresh ginger 20 g
   • fresh chilli 1–2

   Fry the onion and spices — Melt the coconut oil in a large pot and fry the onion for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and chillies and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

   ⏱8 min
3. 3
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • ground turmeric 2 tsp
   • garam masala 1 tbsp
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp

   Toast the spice paste — Stir in the cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and tomato paste and toast for 1 minute.

4. 4
   • red lentils 300 g
   • coconut milk 4 dl
   • vegetable stock 6 dl
   • salt to taste
   • fresh cilantro 3 tbsp

   Simmer the dahl until thick — Add the lentils, coconut milk, and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils collapse into a thick dahl. Season with salt and scatter with cilantro.

   ⏱20 min