By Natasa Vreca
Lentil Dahl
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
Creamy coconut lentil dahl with onions, garlic, ginger and warming spices, simmered with tomatoes and stock until thick. Serve with rice, wraps or naan; keeps well.
Updated at: Tue, 05 May 2026 05:38:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
33
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories506.9 kcal (25%)
Total Fat29.1 g (42%)
Carbs50.9 g (20%)
Sugars10.2 g (11%)
Protein16.8 g (34%)
Sodium230.8 mg (12%)
Fiber9 g (32%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Prep the veggies & spices.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a pan over medium to high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the spices and cook for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the lentils, stock, coconut milk & tomatoes then stir to combine.
Step 5
Cover, reduce heat to low & cook for 25–30 minutes (stirring occasionally) until reduced and thick. We usually cook it, remove from the heat and leave it in the pan for a few hours to deepen the flavours.
Step 6
Add chilli & salt once baby portions are out.
Step 7
Serve warm with rice, wraps, naan bread or whatever you like.
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