Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Dal

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    portions for sharing
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Happy Vegan Food: Fast, Fresh, Simple Vegan

By Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Published 2022

  • About

The trustworthy lentil – filling, easy to cook and a great addition to any meal. I love this dish as a side to the curry feast or as a dip with some home-made bread (Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia), particularly the Chickpea Flatbread or with corn nachos.

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz / 2 cups) red lentils
  • 1

Method

Cook the red lentils following the packet instructions. Drain, then set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the shallot until nice and soft and translucent. Add the tomato purée, sumac and sweet paprika and give it a good stir.

Add the lentils, dates and coconut milk and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.

Let the lentils simmer for 10–15 minutes until they h