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1-Pot Green Lentil Dal Recipe Recipe

1-Pot Green Lentil Dal Recipe

A hearty and flavorful 1-pot green lentil dal that's perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with spices, it's both nutritious and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Lentil Dal
  • 1 cup dry green lentils sort and rinse
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red or green chili pepper seeds removed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Sort and rinse the lentils, removing any shriveled ones. Soak the lentils for 15 minutes in lukewarm water, then drain.
  2. Finely dice the carrot, onion, chili, ginger, and garlic.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the chili, garlic, ginger, and carrot. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
  4. Add all the seasonings, the lentils, and vegetable broth. Stir, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Temper the spices with a little more oil in the pan for 1 minute before adding the lentils and stock for extra flavor.
  6. Stir in the canned coconut milk and cook for 10-15 minutes until the lentils are tender. Optionally, puree 1/4-1/3 of the dal for a creamier texture.
  7. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving. Serve with rice, naan, and garnish with parsley and optionally non-dairy yogurt.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking. Soaking the lentils makes them more digestible, and pureeing part of the dal adds a creamy texture.