Dal – Red Lentils

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 m.-sized onion(s)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp chili flakes
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 100 g lentils, red
• 250 ml coconut milk
• 1 can tomatoes, chopped, approx. 400 g
• 200 ml water
• e.g. salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

vegan, with coconut milk, without oil

Roughly chop the onion and sauté it in a saucepan with a little water. Crush the garlic cloves and add them. Stir in the spices and simmer for half a minute, adding a little more water if necessary. Adjust the chili flakes to your taste; I recommend at least 1/4 teaspoon. Add the lentils and sauté for another half minute. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, and water, mix well, and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the lentils have reached the desired firmness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Tastes delicious with rice, with flatbread (also as a filling), as a dip, or as a hearty vegetable side dish. Editor’s note: In the video for the show “Try Something New,” Viki sautés the spices and onions with a little cooking oil instead of water, as in the recipe. For an extra dose of freshness, Viki makes a mint yogurt with 3 tablespoons of yogurt, a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and fresh mint. She garnishes the dal with a few fresh mango slices. Viki serves it with classic naan bread. You can find the recipe here: https://www.chefkoch.de/rezepte/246931098493642/Indisches-Naan-Brot.html