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Green Lentil Dal Recipe

Cozy Green Lentil Dal Recipe for a Nutritious Family Feast

This Green Lentil Dal recipe is a nutritious vegan delight that combines creamy lentils and coconut milk with fragrant spices, perfect for a cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dal
  • 1 cup Green Lentils Soaked for 15 minutes for better digestibility
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced; sweet potatoes can be used as a substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 medium Chili Pepper Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 can Canned Coconut Milk Can substitute with plant-based cream
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Sort and rinse the lentils, soaking them for 15 minutes if possible.
  2. Dice the onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper.
  3. Heat coconut oil in a large pot and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, chili, and carrot; cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in lentils, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, and coriander. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, uncovered.
  8. Adjust seasonings with salt and black pepper. Serve warm with rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store any leftover dal in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Reheat with a splash of vegetable broth.

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