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15 Minute Vegan Red Lentil Dal (1-Pot & 7 Ingredients)

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15 Minute Vegan Red Lentil Dal (1-Pot & 7 Ingredients)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Onion (200g)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Knob of grated ginger (30g)
  • 1 c of red or yellow split lentils (170g)
  • 1/2 can diced tomatoes (180ml)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 1/4 c liquid (coconut milk, water, veg stock)*
  • optional flavour enhancers: dash

Steps

  1. 1

    Fry up the onions, garlic and ginger until brown on high heat with the curry powder (around 4 minutes)

  2. 2

    Add lentils, diced tomatoes and liquid of choice (I like to use a combo of 1c coconut milk and 1 + 1/4c broth)

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 10 minutes, covered or until lentils are cooked

  4. 4

    Serve with rice, cilantro & lime 🙂

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