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Lentil Dahl - An Apple a Day

Red Lentil Dhal with Apricots


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x

Description

A delicious vegetarian dinner option rich in fibre, vegetarian protein and nutrients. 


Ingredients

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  • 3 sprigs coriander, chopped
  • 2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 cm ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 30 g olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp. chilli powder (adjust to taste)
  • 400 ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
  • 230 g red lentils
  • 350 g tomatoes, chopped
  • 12 dried apricots (sulphite free preferred)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped coriander root, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, crushed garlic, ginger and brown onion in a large pot. Add the olive oil and saute for 3-5 minutes or brown onion has softened. 
  2. Add garam masala, turmeric and chilli powder. Further sauteeing for another 5-3 minutes. 
  3. Add stock, coconut milk, lentils, tomatoes and apricots. Bring to boil and then reduce heat, allowing to simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add lime juice and reserved coriander, cooking for 5 minutes. Serve whilst hot. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: gluten free, Main Course