
Indian Lentil Dahl
The recipe Indian Lentil Dahl can be made in about 45 minutes.
- Servings: 4
- Total cooking time:
Ingredients:
- 2 T. canola oil
- 1/3 c. coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1 c. coconut milk
- 1 T. minced fresh ginger
- 1 t. Garam Masala (can be easily found in the supermarket spice isle)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 T. lime juice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 . plum tomatoes
- 1 1/4 c. split red lentils
- 3/4 t. salt
- 3 c. water
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, combine oil, onion and salt at medium-high heat. Cook until onion starts to brown, around 5 minutes or so.
- Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala , cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lentils, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered until lentils are fully tender and broken down to an almost paste-like consistency, about 25-30 minutes.
- Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning.
- Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.


