Red Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk and Kale

Name: Red Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk and Kale
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 small fresh red chiles, thinly sliced; 1 quart chicken stock or broth; One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 2 cups red lentils, picked over (13 ounces); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems, plus chopped leaves for garnish; 1/2 pound kale, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped (4 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving; Sea salt; Pepper

Instructions

Cook:1h

Soothing and super flavorful, this creamy red lentil dal gets a vibrant topping of spice-cooked onions, red chiles, and fresh cilantro leaves. It may become your best dal recipe.

Updated at: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:47:58 GMT