1-Pot Green Lentil Dal
A creamy, spiced, and incredibly easy one-pot meal made with green lentils, aromatic vegetables, and coconut milk. This vegan and gluten-free dal is packed with protein and fiber for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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1 cup dry green lentils
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
Instructions
- Sort, rinse, and optionally soak the lentils in lukewarm water for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Finely dice the carrot, onion, chili, ginger, and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, then add chili, garlic, ginger, and carrot. Reduce heat to low.
- Add all seasonings (cumin, curry powder, turmeric, coriander), the lentils, and vegetable broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, until lentils are tender and dal has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with rice or naan, garnished with herbs and non-dairy yogurt if desired.
Notes
- Soaking lentils aids digestibility but is optional.
- For deeper spice flavor, temper the spices in a little hot oil for 1 minute before adding to the pot.
- For a creamier texture, puree 1/4 to 1/3 of the finished dal with an immersion blender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
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