Spiced Red Lentil Dahl

Spiced Red Lentil Dahl is ready in 30 minutes (10 hands-on) and has 557 kcal and 23 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.37. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Spiced Red Lentil Dahl
Total time
30 min
Hands-on
10 min
Calories
557 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.37

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Red lentils (dry)160 g
  • Onion120 g
  • Garlic10 g
  • Fresh ginger10 g
  • Ground turmeric2 g
  • Ground cumin2 g
  • Garam masala4 g
  • Crushed tomatoes (can)200 g
  • Coconut milk100 g
  • Olive oil20 g
  • White rice (optional)140 g
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)6 g

Method

  1. If using rice, cook it in twice its volume of salted water, covered, for 18 minutes.

  2. Soften the chopped onion in the oil for 5 minutes, add the grated garlic and ginger, the turmeric, cumin and garam masala for 1 minute.

  3. Add the rinsed lentils, the tomatoes and 400 ml of water and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring, until thick and creamy.

  4. Stir in the coconut milk, season and serve with the rice, if using, and cilantro.

Nutrition per serving

Calories557 kcal
Protein23 g
Carbohydrates67 g
Sugars10 g
Fat23 g
Fiber13 g

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