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Red Lentil Dhal (vegan & gluten-free)

Need a quick dinner that's perfect for vegan batch cooking? This Red Lentil Dhal is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free and contains just 10 ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: gluten-free, healthy, Indian, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 3 people
Author: Elizabeth Emery

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala spice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 thumb ginger, grated
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds

To Serve (optional)

  • Brown rice
  • A side salad of your choice

Instructions

  • In a large covered saucepan on medium-low heat, sauté the onion in a small amount of water (without oil) for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until just soft (if onion begins to stick to the pan, add a little more water).
  • Add in the garlic, spices and ginger and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, adding a little more water if needed.
  • Add the red lentils, stock and coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft.
  • Add the carrot and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and check seasoning.
  • Serve with brown rice, red cabbage sauerkraut and a colourful side salad (the more colourful the veggies, the more vitamins they will contain!).