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Delicious Nutritious Dahl

This is THE tastiest Dahl recipe that I have created .. believe me, I have had many attempts over the past 14 years when I made Dahl for the first time ever!   With ginger and turmeric it is a warming dish perfect in these cooler months.  It is also rich in protein as Lentils combined with Brown Rice sign off on all the essential amino acids to make it a complete protein meal.  Hope you love it as much as I do!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spilt red lentils
  • 1 grated turmeric root or 2tsp dried ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 3-4 washed coriander roots
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 2-3 cups pure water
  • 1 tsp celtic sea salt
  • cardamon seeds from 3 broken pods

Instructions

  •  Soak the red lentils in water for 12-24 hours.
  •  Discard the soak water and then wash in colander until no longer sudsy.
  •  Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion, ginger, coriander root, cardamon seeds and turmeric, stirring well.
  •  Add the lentils, salt and water, bring to boil, and keep skimming the froth.
  •  Reduce to a simmer with lid on for 45-50 mins, stirring regularly to ensure lentils are not sticking to the saucepan.
  •  In the last 10 minutes, add the green peas and coconut cream.
  •  Steamed vegies and brown rice served with the dahl make a tasty and nutritious meal.