Lentil Dahl
An alternative Indian recipe starring lentils with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- a little ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4-5 cup water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 coconut milk
- 1,5 cup raw lentils
- 1/4 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander (if desired)
- a little parsley for serving
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, salt and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, turmeric, paprika, pepper and cook for another minute.
- Add the water, tomato paste and coconut milk and mix.
- Add the lentils, lower the temperature and cover with a lid. Let the lentils boil for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add the coriander and lime. Set aside for 10 minutes and then serve with rice.