How To Make Vegan Lentil Dahl | Gluten and Lactose Free !

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often lower in cost and provide a similar texture.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is more economical.

garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder is a more accessible blend that can substitute garam masala.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a more common herb that can replace cilantro in flavor.

Cut a small piece of ginger, peel it, and set it aside.

Chop the onion into small pieces and do the same with the garlic, then set everything aside.

Add vegetable oil to a frying pan and heat it up.

In the meantime, prepare vegetable stock by adding boiling water to it.

Once the oil is hot, add the onions and fry until translucent.

Grate in the ginger and add the garlic, frying until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Add all the spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala) and fry them for about a minute to bring out their flavor.

Add all the lentils to the pan and pour in the hot vegetable stock.

Put a lid on the pan and let it cook for around 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the lentils; they should have soaked up most of the liquid.

Add the chopped tomatoes and all of the coconut milk, then cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked.

Remove from heat and add freshly ground black pepper and salt, then squeeze the juice of a lime over the dish.

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