One Pot Dal by @fitgreenmind

45 min
Easy

4 servings

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🫚

3 cm piece

Ginger

🫗

15 ml

Oil

🌰

5 ml

Cumin

🌿

5 ml

Ground Coriander

🟡

5 ml

Curry Powder

🌶️

2.5 ml

Paprika Powder

🌶️

1 ml

Chili

🍅

30 ml

Tomato Paste

🫘

200 g

Red Lentils

🥥

300 ml

Coconut Milk

💧

300 ml

Water

🧂

3 g

Salt

🍋

0.5

Lime

🌿

8 g

Cilantro

🫓

4

Naan

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Mince 2 cloves of garlic and finely grate or mince the thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger.

    garlic
    fresh ginger
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/7

    Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.

    cooking oil
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/7

    Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, paprika powder, and optional chili. Stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

    ground cumin
    ground coriander
    curry powder
    paprika powder
    chili
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/7

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 200 g of red lentils. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring so the lentils do not stick.

    tomato paste
    red lentils
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/7

    Pour in 300 ml canned coconut milk and 300 ml water. Add salt and the juice of half a lime, then stir until evenly combined.

    canned coconut milk
    water
    salt
    lime juice
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring jug
    🥫can opener

  6. Step 6/7

    Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the lentils are tender and the dal is thick and creamy.

    red lentils
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/7

    Taste the dal and adjust the salt if needed. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and lime wedges alongside naan bread.

    salt
    fresh cilantro
    lime wedges
    naan bread
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Aromatics, Spices, Condiments, Legumes, Pulses, Beverages, Seasonings

Ingredients

Garlic, Ginger, Oil, Cumin, Ground coriander, Curry powder, Paprika powder, Chili, Tomato paste, Red lentils, Coconut milk, Water, Salt, Lime, Cilantro, Naan

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-based, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free, Soy-free

Calories

440 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 16g, Carbohydrates: 54g, Dietary fiber: 12g, Total fat: 19g, Saturated fat: 13g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 6.2mg, Potassium: 710mg, Magnesium: 65mg, Phosphorus: 210mg, Calcium: 65mg, Zinc: 2.1mg, Sodium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 9mg, Vitamin A: 95µg RAE, Folate: 175µg, Vitamin K: 12µg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug, can opener

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Stew, Curry

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Quick lunch, Meal prep, Veganuary

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Indian-inspired, South Asian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Thick, Tender, Velvety

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Warmly spiced, Mildly sweet, Tangy, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Cool completely before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 3 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight containers,Leave space for expansion,Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating)