Red Lentil Dahl

Packed with creamy red lentils, warming spices, and wholesome veggie stock to create a delicious and healthy dish. Split red lentils have a milder slightly sweeter flavour compared to other lentil varieties and are super easy to cook with. Lentils are loaded with healthy plant-based protein and when paired with rice provide a complete protein source.
 

Ingredients

Dahl
2 cups dry organic red split lentils
1 teaspoon organic virgin coconut oil
1 medium white onion
1 medium carrot
2 garlic cloves
½ Tablespoon fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon masala garam
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 Teaspoon crushed chillies (optional)
2 Tablespoons vegetable stock
2 cups boiling water
1 Tablespoon organic coconut sugar
flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste

Rice
2 cups organic basmati rice
3 cups filtered water

To serve
Yoghurt or coconut yoghurt
Fresh chopped parsley
Lime juice

Method

1. Wash lentils with cold water until water runs clear. Pop the washed lentils into a bowl and cover with cold water, set aside to soak.
2. Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse rice and add to a medium pot with water. Cook covered, bringing to a gentle boil, then reduce heat until all water has absorbed.
3. Finley dice the onion and carrot and grate the ginger and garlic.
4. Heat coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, spices, and carrot. fry off until onion becomes translucent, and spices are fragrant.
5. Dissolve vegetable stock and coconut sugar in 2 cups boiling water, add to the pan with drained red lentils. Gently simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, and mixture has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.