Vegan Lentil Recipe, Best ever Lentil Curry, Vegan and Gluten Free

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense and frozen spinach is often less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola oil is often less expensive.

Wash and soak the brown lentils thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris.

Place the washed lentils in a large bowl and cover them with enough water. Allow the lentils to soak for 2 to 3 hours.

In a large pot, add the soaked lentils along with the required amount of water or vegetable stock.

Add ginger paste, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala to the pot.

Stir the ingredients in the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid.

Allow the lentils to simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until they are tender. Adjust the salt according to taste.

While the lentils are cooking, prepare the tarka (tempering) in a separate frying pan.

Heat some oil in the frying pan over medium heat.

Add chopped garlic to the hot oil and sauté until it turns golden.

Add freshly sliced chilies and cumin seeds to the pan and continue to sauté for another 30-40 seconds.

Once the garlic is golden brown and aromatic, remove the frying pan from heat.

Once the lentils are cooked to your desired consistency, carefully add the prepared tarka to the lentil mixture.

Before serving, garnish the lentils with a drizzle of coconut cream, fresh cilantro leaves, and additional chilies if desired.

Serve your delicious brown lentil dahl with naan bread or steamed white rice.

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