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Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Red Lentil Tomato Dahl for a warming and filling dinner. Packed with protein, this is vegan and gluten free.

Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Spicy, warming and comforting, this tomato dhal makes a delicious high protein dinner.

There are so many kinds of dal. Tomato dahl is also know as Tomato Pappu. This is a  dal cooked with lots of tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Red Lentil Tomato Dahl
The main ingredients of this dal recipe is red lentils, coconut milk and cherry tomatoes. Now, is it dhal, daal, or dal? I’m never sure!
What I do know is that this red lentil dahl recipe has quickly become one of my favourite curry dishes. With warming spices and ripe tomatoes this comforting meal will soon become your favourite too!
Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Tomato Dahl Recipe Variations

This dahl with coconut milk and tomatoes can be adjusted depending on what you have in your cupboards

  • Different lentils – you can also use brown lentils, green lentils, pigeon peas, yellow lentils, yellow split peas, any split pulses will work
  • Spices – mixes up your spices, whether garam masala, fresh curry leaves or mustard seeds, customise to your taste. A squeeze of lemon juice would also be delicious 
  • Mix up the veg – instead of courgette add whatever veg you have at home sweet potato would work well
  • Serve – serve your tomato dal with white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, naan bread or flatbreads

Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Can this dhal be frozen?

Yes this tomato dahl freezes really well! I

Can I make the dhal advance?

Yes. This is one of those dishes that tastes better when made the day before as the flavors get more intense. Store in an air tight container in the fridge for 4 days.

Is this dhal spicy / hot?

This tomato dhal is pretty mild and not too hot. You can adjust the chilli to your taste and use a mild curry powder.

Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Red Lentil Tomato Dahl for a warming and filling dinner. Packed with protein, this is vegan and gluten free.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils soaked previously
  • 1 small courgette
  • 6 medium tomatoes
  • 300 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red sliced onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • handful of fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup flaked almonds
  • Sea salt & black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • pinch red chilies flakes

Cashew Cream:

  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut all the tomatoes (keep the cherry tomatoes on a side until later in the recipe) zucchini, onion and chop half of the herbs.
  • In a large saucepan add the coconut oil, the chopped vegetables, chopped herbs the spices and the salt. Stir with a wooden spoon and let it cook on medium heat for a couple of minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Now add the lentils (previously soaked and rinsed), the water and the coconut milk. Let it cook in medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring from time to time (If you need some extra water, add during the cooking process).
  • Add the cherry tomatoes the last 8-5 minutes of the cooking. Once ready, let it sit for a bit while you are making the cashew cream.
  • To make the cashew cream, mix all the ingredients in your blender until you get a creamy consistency (add some spoons of water if needed).
  • Garnish cooked dal with some fresh herbs, almonds, cashew cream and some slices of lime.

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Cheese Free Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Basil and Avocado Pasta


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LENTIL TOMATO DHAL

Recipe Rating




Donna

Sunday 16th of February 2020

That looks amazing