Red Lentil Dahl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped small

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes

  • 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils

  • 14 ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 13.5 ounce can full fat coconut milk

  • 3 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • half a lemon, juiced

  • 3-4 cups baby kale

Directions

  • In a large pot or pan over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 more minute, until fragrant

  • Add the garam masala, turmeric, and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir into the onion mixture. Add a few tablespoons of water if the mixture is too dry.

  • Now add the dried lentils, canned tomatoes and their juices, coconut milk and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir well and turn the heat to high.

  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  • Add the kale, cook 5 more minues, until the lentils are cooked and soft.

  • Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan. Add salt&pepper, to taste.

adapted from https://www.noracooks.com/red-lentil-dahl/