Red Lentil Daal

March 20, 2020
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Created by Harmons
45 minutes
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 cups dry red lentils
  • 1 yellow or red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black or yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 7 cups water
  • 12 oz coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the lentils, coarsely chopped onion, tomatoes, spices, and salt. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until lentils begin to break down, about 30 minutes. Add coconut milk and cook until flavors have melded, about 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.