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20-Minute Creamy Red Lentil Dal
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20-Minute Creamy Red Lentil Dal

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
from @alfiecooks8 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce5 pieces
  • ginger (thumb-sized piece, minced)Produce1 piece
  • turmeric (ground)Spices5 ml
  • ground cuminSpices15 ml
  • ground corianderSpices15 ml
  • curry powderSpices15 ml
  • red lentils (rinsed)Grains250 g
  • chopped tomatoes (tinned)Pantry400 g
  • vegetable brothPantry500 ml
  • coconut milk (tinned)Pantry400 ml
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • peanut butter (optional)Pantry15 ml
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • oilPantry30 ml
  • naan (to serve)Bakery4 pieces
  • chilli (sliced, to serve)Produce1 piece
  • spring onion (sliced, to serve)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh coriander (to serve)Produce15 g
  • raita (to serve)Dairy200 g

per serving

Nutrition

559kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the aromatics

    • Finely dice the onion.
    • Mince the garlic and ginger.
    Step 1

  2. Soften the onion

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until softened.
    Step 2

  3. Add garlic and ginger

    • Add the ginger and garlic to the pan.
    • Cook until fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Toast the spices

    • Add the turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander and curry powder.
    • Stir well and cook until the spices are fragrant.
    Step 4

  5. Add the lentils and liquids

    • Rinse the lentils and add them to the pot, mixing well.
    • Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce and peanut butter.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer until creamy

    • Bring the dal to a boil.
    • Lower the heat and simmer until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.
    Step 6

  7. Season and serve

    • Season to taste with salt, pepper and the lime juice.
    • Spoon into bowls and serve with naan, rice or poppadom, raita, chilli, spring onion and fresh coriander.
    Step 7
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