Red Lentil Dal - Vegan

Ingredients

Recipe:

Olive oil

1 onion finely diced

4 large garlic clove minced

Thumb-ish size piece of ginger grated

1 ½ tsp ground coriander

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp mild Indian curry powder

1/2 tsp paprika (optional or add more cumin or coriander)

chilli flakes or powder to taste I used only 1/4 tsp

1 can 100% coconut milk

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 cup split red lentils rinsed well

2 cups low salt veg broth/stock

Large handful chopped Kale stems removed

Handful fresh coriander/cilantro

Salt to taste

Lime juice or lemon juice to finish (important ingredient)

Directions

Fry the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes then add the ginger and garlic for another minute. Add the spices,stock, lentils, and tomatoes, simmer for about 20 -25 till lentils are tender. Add coconut milk, coriander, kale, lemon or lime juice, salt to taste simmer 5 minutes more till kale is bright green and tender. Serve with rice and roti 😊