A Simple Homey, Coconut-Y Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: A Simple Homey, Coconut-Y Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups red lentils (masoor dal); 1 medium yellow or red onion, roughly chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, canned or fresh, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds; 1/2 medium red or yellow onion, finely chopped; 15 fresh or frozen curry leaves (optional but worth seeking out, up to 20 to taste); 1 14-oz can coconut milk

Servings: persons

3 cups red lentils (masoor dal)
1 medium yellow or red onion, roughly chopped
1 cup tomatoes, canned or fresh, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds
1/2 medium red or yellow onion, finely chopped
15 fresh or frozen curry leaves (optional but worth seeking out, up to 20 to taste)
1 14-oz can coconut milk

1
In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, coarsely chopped onion, tomatoes, cayenne, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt. Add 7 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils begin to break down.
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In a frying pan, warm the vegetable oil over medium to high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and the mustard seeds. Cover the pan and wait briefly until the mustard seeds begin to pop. Then add the finely chopped onion and the curry leaves and cook, stirring to prevent the leaves from burning, until lightly browned.
3
Add the curry leaf mixture to the lentils along with the coconut milk. Cook for another 10 minutes or so, until the flavors have melded.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups red lentils (masoor dal), 1 medium yellow or red onion, roughly chopped, 1 cup tomatoes, canned or fresh, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, A Simple Homey, Coconut-Y Red Lentil Dal falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A Simple Homey, Coconut-Y Red Lentil Dal

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