27 September 2025

Creamy Coconut Dal with Red Lentils

Name: Creamy Coconut Dal with Red Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 3 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 medium Onions, finely sliced; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1 inch Fresh ginger, finely sliced; 1 tsp Ground turmeric; 1 tsp Chilli powder; 200 g Red lentils; 400 g Chopped tomatoes (1 tin); 400 ml Coconut milk (1 tin); 150 ml Boiling water (add 50 to 100 ml more if needed); 1 lime Lime juice; Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped (small handful); Sea salt (to taste); Cooked rice (optional)

John GS adapted by JojoM

Creamy Coconut Dal with Red Lentils

This creamy coconut dal is a quick, rich vegan dinner made with red lentils, tomatoes, and warm spices.

Why This Recipe Works

Cumin, turmeric, and chilli bloom in the oil for depth, while coconut milk makes the dal silky and satisfying. Red lentils cook down quickly for a thick, comforting texture.

Ingredients Overview

Red lentils give body, coconut milk adds richness, and lime brightens the finish. Tomatoes add acidity and balance the spices.

How to Make It

Saute the aromatics, add the spices and lentils, then simmer with tomatoes and coconut milk until tender. Finish with lime and coriander and serve hot.

Tips and Storage

The dal thickens as it sits. Add a splash of hot water when reheating to loosen the texture.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Servings

Tools Used

Large SaucepanWooden SpoonChef's KnifeCutting Board

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Comments & Reviews

Marina V.
10/26/2024
Rich and comforting. Loved the coconut flavor.
Heli S.
10/6/2024
Great with rice and a squeeze of extra lime.
Don L.
9/28/2024
Rinsed the lentils first and it turned out silky.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g28%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 520mg23%

Total Carbohydrates 40g15%

Dietary Fiber 9g32%

Sugars 7g

Protein 14g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

27 September 2025

Creamy Coconut Dal with Red Lentils

John GS adapted by JojoM

Creamy Coconut Dal with Red Lentils

This creamy coconut dal is a quick, rich vegan dinner made with red lentils, tomatoes, and warm spices.

Why This Recipe Works

Cumin, turmeric, and chilli bloom in the oil for depth, while coconut milk makes the dal silky and satisfying. Red lentils cook down quickly for a thick, comforting texture.

Ingredients Overview

Red lentils give body, coconut milk adds richness, and lime brightens the finish. Tomatoes add acidity and balance the spices.

How to Make It

Saute the aromatics, add the spices and lentils, then simmer with tomatoes and coconut milk until tender. Finish with lime and coriander and serve hot.