How to make the best spicy lentil Dahl recipe Vegan Heaven

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

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

Dice the onions finely.

Crush the garlic.

Chop the tomatoes.

Finely grate the ginger.

Add turmeric to the mixture.

In a large pot, heat some oil.

Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and onions to the pot.

Sweat down the onions until they start to turn translucent.

Add dry spices (cumin, paprika, coriander) and cook for about 5 minutes.

Wash the lentils for a couple of minutes until clean.

Add the lentils to the pot.

Add the chopped tomatoes and the stems of the coriander.

Cook until the tomatoes start to break down.

Add chicken stock until the lentils and tomatoes are just covered.

Stir to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Keep adding more stock as needed to maintain liquid consistency.

Once the lentils are soft, add the zest of lime and squeeze in the juice of half a lime.

Add salt and chopped coriander to taste.

Serve the dal.

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