Spicy Coconut Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbs coconut oil
• 1 white or yellow onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup red lentils dry
• 3 cups water 2 cups for Instant Pot
• 1 tbs shredded coconut
• 1 tbs coconut sugar
• 1 tbs curry powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 400 mL can full fat coconut milk
• 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• to taste sea salt

 

Instructions

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until onions are clear and beginning to brown on edges.
3. Turn heat to high and add lentils and water.
4. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to simmer.
5. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.
6. Stir in shredded coconut, coconut sugar, spices, coconut milk and tomatoes.
7. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved.
8. Salt to taste.
9. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy!

 

 

Recipe Credit: Moon and spoon and yum