Easy Red Lentil Dhal
This easy red lentil dhal (or dahl, or dal) is flavored with curry paste and coconut milk. Incredibly simple and so delicious.
Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom
Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 ½ cups red lentils
- 5 -6 cups of water (a large pot half full)
- 2 tablespoons curry paste
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- lime juice
- green herbs for garnish (I used malunggay leaves – you could use cilantro, green onions, etc.)
Steps
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Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
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Add lentils and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning on the bottom. Remove from heat.
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Stir in remaining ingredients until completely incorporated. Season with additional salt and herbs for garnish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories36318% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 16.400
Per Serving
Rp 2.733/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 32.800 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| red lentils | 2.5 cups | - | - |
| -6 cups of water | 5 | - | - |
| curry paste | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| coconut milk | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| water | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoons | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| cayenne | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| curry powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| turmeric | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| chili powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| sugar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| lime juice | - | - | - |
| green herbs for garnish | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Pinch of Yum
by Lindsay Ostrom
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