Spicy Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed; 1 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1 medium-sized onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 Tbs. tomato paste; 1/2 cup light coconut milk; 2 tsp. fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 medium-sized onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 tsp. fresh lime juice

1
Bring broth and lentils to a boil in pot over high heat.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
3
Cover, and remove from heat.
4
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes; saute 5 minutes.
6
Add cumin, turmeric and coriander; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
8
Add coconut milk and lentils, and cook 3 minutes more.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in lime juice.
10
Serve over rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed, 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, 1 medium-sized onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Lentil Dal falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Spicy Red Lentil Dal

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Variations & substitutions

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