Yellow Lentil Dal (Indian Lentil Soup - Vegan)
Author:This easy vegan yellow lentil dal is a creamy Indian soup recipe that's healthy, delicious, and comes together in one pot! It makes the perfect vegan comfort food dish that is flavorful and sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
- 150 g yellow lentils
- 300 ml vegetable broth
For the Dal:
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- a small piece of ginger
- 1 tbsp vegan butter or oil
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp chopped chili or ½ tsp paprika powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala or curry powder
- 125 ml coconut milk
- ½ lemon (juice)
- salt, pepper
- a bit of sugar
Topping:
- fresh parsley
- cashew nuts
- more chili
Instructions
- Peel the onion, garlic, and ginger and chop them finely.
- Heat the vegan butter (or oil) in a saucepan. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger along with the other spices and seasonings. Sautée everything for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vegetable broth and lentils, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- As soon as the lentils absorbed most of the liquid, stir in the coconut milk.
- Season with lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and a bit of sugar to taste.
- Allow to steam for a few minutes more, until the lentils are soft.
- Add some more water or coconut milk, as necessary.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, toasted cashew nuts, and chili as desired.
- Serve with fresh homemade naan bread or with rice or just as it is.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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