This AMAZING Red Lentil Dahl is ready in 30 mins!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Green lentils are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat.

Add 1 finely diced onion and 1 finely diced red pepper; fry together for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.

Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of ginger paste, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 0.5 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of chili flakes, and 0.25 teaspoon of fenugreek; stir together and cook for a further minute.

Add 1.5 cups of red lentils, 3 cups of vegetable stock, and 0.75 cup plus 1 tablespoon of canned full fat coconut milk.

Sprinkle in 0.25 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper; stir together and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often until the lentils are soft and tender.

Turn off the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of salted butter.

Serve with a swirl of natural yogurt, topped with fresh coriander and chili flakes.

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