Coconut dahl is a plant-based Indian meal packed with flavor and protein. This guided recipe from Multo™ by CookingPal® lets you make good use of your time by chopping ingredients and cooking lentils in under 30 minutes. This dish is tomato-based, full of complex and savory spices, and is deliciously pungent. Coconut dahl not only has the traditional tastes of Indian cuisine, but it is vegan and low in calories as well!
How to make coconut dahl with Multo™ by CookingPal®?
1. Prepare the ingredients.
This dish starts with fresh veggies and spices. Using the TURBO button, Multo™’s highest speed, mash and dice these ingredients until small in size.
2. Sauté the ingredients with spices.
Add the other spices to the mixing bowl and begin to sauté all of the ingredients together to create a savory, fragrant combination.
3. Cook the lentils.
Once the beginning ingredients are cooked and releasing their delicious fragrances, add in the lentils and simmer until they are soft.
4. Season and enjoy!
Complete this dish by adding fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir together and serve warm!
Cooking tips and tricks
Coconut milk comes in different fat contents. For extra creamy dahl, use full-fat coconut milk.
If accessible, you can replace the water with vegetable broth for extra flavor.
What are the variations of coconut dahl?
Different types of lentils will achieve different flavors and textures for this recipe. Green lentils bring a more earthy taste to the dish, brown lentils maintain their shape after cooking, and red lentils create a soupy texture for the finished product.
You can add different garnishes to this coconut dahl depending on personal preference. Suggestions include sour cream, whipping cream, or sautéed leafy greens.
The final verdict on coconut dahl - how does it taste?
This coconut dahl is the perfect meal for those who love traditional Indian dishes. It’s:
Warm
Herbaceous
Thick
Aromatic
& Full of sharp flavor!
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Super flavorful, creamy and surprisingly low-calories, this simple dahl recipe will be on the table any time you want!
Ingredients
2 CLOVES garlic
2 TSP cumin seeds
2 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP turmeric powder
2 TSP ground cumin
0.75 INCH fresh ginger
7 OZ / 205 G brown lentils
1 EA carrot
7 OZ / 200 ML coconut milk
1 EA red bell pepper
1 TSP ground coriander
1 TSP chili flakes
14 OZ / 400 G canned tomatoes
0.5 EA lemon juice
21 OZ / 590 ML water
3.5 OZ / 100 G red onion
1 PINCH salt
1 PINCH pepper
Directions
Peel carrot and roughly chop into small pieces and add into mixing bowl.
Chop with TURBO button for 5 seconds. Use spatula to scrape down the sides of mixing bowl.
Peel garlic and ginger. Peel and quarter onion. Quarter and deseed red bell pepper. Add the above into mixing bowl and chop for 5 seconds in TURBO mode.
Add cumin seeds, ground cumin, ground coriander, chili flakes, olive oil and sauté for 5 minutes / 248°F|120°C.
Wash lentils.
Add lentils, tomatoes, water, coconut milk and cook for 30 minutes / 248°F|120°C / speed 1. If necessary, cook 5 more minutes.
Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir for 1 minute / speed 1.
Enjoy your meal!
Recipe Note
TIPS:
Choose between red, green or brown lentils for color variation and serve with fragrant basmati rice for an ultimate satisfying meal.
Serve in a bowl with sour cream or whipping cream on top.