$5 lentil Dahl Recipe. Super Budget Friendly!

$10 Recipe Series Episode 3: $5 Lentil Dahl Recipe I know this is probably not traditional at all but when it comes to giving credit to cultural dishes you’re dammed if you do and dammed if you don’t. This is a super simplified version of Dahl that is simply made to help people save money in a cost of living crisis 🥰 It’s ridiculous how good this tastes for only using 4 ingredients!! Let’s break it down Lentils $2.50 Coconut cream: $1 Curry powder: 50c Stock: 50c One of my favourite money saving tips is to buy lentils/legumes and curry powder/spices at Indian grocers in bulk. The savings are crazzyyyy. Not only is this recipe a money saving machine but it’s also super easy! You pretty much just chuck everything in a pot and let it simmer away for 20 - 30 minutes (stirring occasionally) and your done! Save this easy budget friendly recipe and send it to someone who needs to save some $$

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Optional first step is to soak your lentils in cold water for 30 - 60 minutes. This will help them cook quicker and apparently helps with digestion too! Then drain them.

Step 2

Bring a pot to medium heat and add the curry powder. Let it toast for 30 - 60 seconds until fragrant

Step 3

Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, then cover with a lid and let it slowly simmer away for 20 - 30 minutes

Step 4

Serve with rice, yogurt, coriander and roti if you like! And enjoy ❤️