A Warming Coconut Dahl

A Warming Coconut Dahl

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 brown onion - diced
2 tbsp ginger - minced
3 large garlic cloves
1.5 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garam masala
350g red lentils - drained and rinsed
900ml veggie stock
1 can coconut milk
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 bag baby spinach

Handful of fresh curry leaves
To serve: Rice & cherry tomato onion salad

Instructions

Fry the brown onion in 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a large pot until soft, add the garlic & ginger and stir well.

Now add all the dried spices and a splash more oil if needed. Stir well for a minute.
Add the rinsed lentils, stock, coconut milk and tomato paste. Stir well and leave it to simmer for half until until it’s nice and thick.

Just before serving stir through the baby spinach.
In a seperate pan, fry the curry leaves in a good glug oil until crispy. Then tip onto a paper towel.

Serve the Dahl in bowls with some steamed rice and a chopped tomato onion salad. Garnish with the crispy curry leaves and fresh coriander if you’re a fan.