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Vegan Lentil Dahl

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Vegan Lentil Dahl is a warm, comforting Indian inspired meal packed with protein and flavour. It’s a recipe that you can feel good about serving to your entire family. It can be on your table in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of red lentil, rinsed

  • 1 tbsp of coconut oil or vegetable oil

  • ½ tsp of ground cumin

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground turmeric

  • ½ ground cardamom

  • ½ ground paprika

  • 1 cup of diced onion

  • 1 tbsp of finely minced ginger root

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 ½ cup of diced canned tomatoes

  • 1 tsp of sea salt

  • Juice of half a lime or lemon

  • 1 hot chili, green, red or jalapeno (for more mild heat), optional

  • Chopped cilantro or parsley to garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the rinsed lentils and 3 cups of room temperature water in a medium sized uncovered saucepan over medium-low heat.  Cook the lentils for 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet.  Add onion, spices, garlic, ginger, chili pepper (if using) and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions are just translucent.

  3. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 more minutes

  4. Once the lentils are cooked drain off any excess water.  Stir into the spices and the onions and tomatoes. Add lemon just and salt. Stir well and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Garnish with cilantro and limes; serve with basmati rice and naan or my Easy Stovetop Flatbread.

Notes

This recipe keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/vegan-lentil-dahl/