The Best Yellow Lentil Dal Recipe
This quick and simple, one-pot yellow lentil dal is hearty, flavorful, budget-friendly, and totally satisfying with rice and/or naan – perfect for busy nights and meal prep!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) dried yellow split lentils (or split moong dal)
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 small (150 g) carrots finely diced
- 3-4 small (150 g) tomatoes diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp ground ginger (or 2 tsp fresh)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 3 cups (750 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned coconut milk
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- You can watch the video for visual instructions.First, sort and rinse the lentils, removing any shriveled lentils/debris. Also, peel and finely chop the carrot and onion, and mince/grate the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan, then sauté the onion, carrots, and tomatoes until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add the garlic, ground ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the lentils and veg broth, stir, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the coconut milk, simmer for 5-10 minutes, then add the spinach, letting it wilt.
- Finally, try it and add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
The Best Yellow Lentil Dal Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
415
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Sodium
173
mg
7
%
Potassium
1839
mg
53
%
Carbohydrates
58
g
19
%
Fiber
33
g
132
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin C
50
mg
61
%
Calcium
204
mg
20
%
Iron
11
mg
61
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.