A Simple Homey, Coconut-y Red Lentil Dal

Name: A Simple Homey, Coconut-y Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 cups red lentils (masoor dal); 1 medium yellow or red onion, roughly chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, canned or fresh, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds; 1/2 medium red or yellow onion, finely chopped; 15 fresh or frozen curry leaves (optional but worth seeking out, up to 20 to taste); 1 14-oz can coconut milk

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:45min

I've adapted this coconut dal recipe for the stove, since red lentils cook so quickly. I've dialed down the spice, but you can add a few chopped serrano chiles.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:50:23 GMT