Red Lentil Dahl

Name: Red Lentil Dahl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tbsp curry powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups fresh spinach; Juice of 1 lime; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish; Naan or rice for serving

Pairs With Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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Difficulty:: Easy
Prep Time:: 10 minutes
Cook Time:: 30 minutes
Total Time:: 40 minutes
Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee 4 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely diced 2 large onions, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced 8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 4 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp curry powder 2 tbsp curry powder
2 tsp ground cumin 4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp garam masala 2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed 3 cups red lentils, rinsed
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk 2 (14 oz) cans coconut milk
3 cups vegetable broth 6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups fresh spinach 4 cups fresh spinach
Juice of 1 lime Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish Fresh cilantro for garnish
Naan or rice for serving Naan or rice for serving

Instructions

Sauté the aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Toast the spices: Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lentils and liquids: Stir in red lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Simmer the dahl: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft and broken down. Add more broth if needed for desired consistency.
Finish and serve: Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lime juice and salt to taste. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro alongside naan or rice. Serve with a glass of Pinot Noir.