Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dal: A Comforting Delight
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Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dal: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, garam masala, and coriander powder. Stir for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot and mix well with the spices and aromatics.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste and add salt as needed. Adjust the consistency with more broth or water if desired.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg