Name: Easy Red Lentil Dhal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups red or pink lentils; 5-6 cups of water (a large pot half full); 2 tablespoons curry paste; ½ cup coconut milk; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons curry powder; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; lime juice; green herbs for garnish (I used malunggay leaves – you could use cilantro, green onions, etc.)

Description

This easy red lentil dhal (or dahl, or dal) is flavored with curry paste and coconut milk. Incredibly simple and so delicious.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups red or pink lentils
5–6 cups of water (a large pot half full)
2 tablespoons curry paste
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
lime juice
green herbs for garnish (I used malunggay leaves – you could use cilantro, green onions, etc.)

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Instructions

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
Add lentils and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning on the bottom. Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients until completely incorporated. Season with additional salt and herbs for garnish.

Notes

Makes six 1 cup servings.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Keywords: red lentil dhal, lentil dhal, easy dhal recipe