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Easy Dahl Recipe

This easy dahl from The Flexitarian is a simple one-pot, plant-based meal made with red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, spinach and warming spices simmered until rich and comforting. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and ready in about 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings or batch cooking.
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DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course One-pot Meals
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 514 kcal

Equipment

dutch

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 125 g finely diced onions
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
  • 250 g split red lentils rinsed
  • 400 g can diced tomatoes
  • 400 ml can coconut milk
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 125 g baby spinach
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice according to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garam masala

TO SERVE:

  • Yoghurt of choice
  • Naan bread or rice
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions
 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR KENWOOD COOKING CHEF XL:

  • Fit the Stir Tool.
  • Add the oil and onion into the appliance bowl, fit the splashguard.
  • Cook until the onion are golden - 6 minutes, 120°C, speed Stir 1.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric and chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute, 120°C, speed Stir 1.
  • Add the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable stock to the pan and cook until the lentils are tender and the liquid has thickened. - 20 minutes, speed Stir 2 (start at 120°C then when boiling reduce the dahl to a lively simmer by taking the temperature down to 100°C ).
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted - 100°C, speed Stir 2.
  • Remove the splashguard. Add ½ tsp garam masala, then season to taste with lemon juice and salt.
  • Serve with yoghurt and fresh coriander, plus naan or rice on the side.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STOVETOP:

  • Heat the oil in a large round casserole over medium heat.
  • Fry the onion until it softens, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric and chilli flakes and cook for a minute or so.
  • Add the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable stock to the pan.
  • Cook, maintaining a lively simmer and stirring from time to time, for around 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the liquid has thickened.
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Stir in ½ tsp garam masala, then season to taste with lemon juice and salt.
  • Serve with yoghurt and fresh coriander, plus naan or rice on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 943mgPotassium: 1319mgFiber: 24gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3620IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 9mg

Find this recipe online:

Easy Dahl Recipe

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/easy-dahl-recipe/