Easy Dahl Recipe

Warm up your dinner table with this Easy Dahl Recipe—a comforting, protein-packed dish bursting with rich, aromatic spices. Featuring tender red lentils simmered in a creamy coconut milk base and infused with bold flavors of turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger, this one-pot marvel is both nourishing and simple to prepare. Perfectly balanced with the tangy freshness of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it's ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight vegan dinner. Paired with rice, naan, or enjoyed on its own, this easy dahl is a wholesome and flavorful way to elevate your plant-based meal repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Red lentils
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece, grated Fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 2 medium, diced Tomatoes
• 750 ml Vegetable stock
• 200 ml Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 cut into wedges Lime

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ground coriander, cumin powder, and curry powder to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften and break down.

Step 7

Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot, then pour in the vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the lentils simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Once the lentils are tender and the mixture has thickened, stir in the coconut milk, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the pot from heat.

Step 11

Serve the dahl warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1606 grams (1606.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	879

Total Fat 24.30g	31%
Saturated Fat 13.50g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6240mg	271%
Total Carbohydrate 138.70g	50%
Dietary Fiber 32.90g	118%
Total Sugars 42.80g
Protein 37.50g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 305mg	23%
Iron 21mg	119%
Potassium 3333mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.7%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 60.1%