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Easy Vegan Coconut Dal

Vegan Coconut Dal with Kale


  • Author: Suruchi Avasthi
  • Total Time: 16 minute
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

An easy one pot recipe packed with flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1/2 onion, very finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp fresh ground cumin seeds, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp coriander, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup soaked lentils
  • 56 cups water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
  • handful of chopped kale
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Soak lentils overnight. Drain and rinse, set aside.
  2. In a stovetop pot, add your ghee or oil and bring up to a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until the onion starts to turn golden. Add the tomato paste, stir, and cook for a few minutes until the color turns brick red. Add the garlic and spices and cook for another few minutes until fragrant. 
  3. Add the lentils and water. For a thicker dal, I usually add about 5 cups of water, but for a thinner broth, I use 6 cups. You can always add a bit more water later in the cooking if you need it. Bring up to a simmer, then cover pot, and cook for 30 – 40 minutes until the lentils have begun to break down and dal thickens. Add the coconut milk and kale, and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. For serving, adjust salt to taste, and add lemon juice. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: overnight
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: dal

Keywords: dal, kale, coconut, vegan