Red Lentil Dhal with Coriander and Cumin

Name: Red Lentil Dhal with Coriander and Cumin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 250 g red lentils; 1 pc onion; 3 cloves garlic; 20 g ginger; 400 g tomatoes; 200 ml coconut milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon chilli; 1 teaspoon salt; 500 ml water; 1 handful coriander; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Jakub SýkoraHealthyIndian Cuisine x se líbilo

This traditional Indian red lentil dhal is a hearty dish with aromatic spices and tomatoes, often served with naan or rice. This dhal is filling, healthy, easy to make, and beautifully fragrant with coriander and cumin.

Příprava: 15min

Vaření: 35min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 50min

Step by step process

Preparation

1
Place the red lentils in a sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
2
Peel and finely chop the onion.
3
Peel and finely chop the garlic and fresh ginger.
4
If using fresh coriander, roughly chop it.

Cooking

5
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
6
Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and ginger, stir, and saute for another minute.
8
Stir in the cumin, coriander, and turmeric and briefly fry until the spices are fragrant.
9
Add the rinsed lentils and stir well to combine.
10
Add the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, chili, and salt, then pour in water.
11
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes, until the lentils are soft and the mixture is thick.
12
Adjust seasoning with lemon juice to taste and add more salt if needed.