YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Dal
Savor a comforting bowl of creamy red lentil dal enriched with light coconut milk and a cooling dollop of Greek yogurt. Infused with aromatic spices, ginger, and garlic, this vibrant dish offers a delicate balance of creaminess and tang, accented by fresher notes from diced tomatoes and baby spinach. Perfectly crafted to delight your palate while maintaining a balanced nutritional profile.
INGREDIENTS
0.75 cup dry red lentils (135g)
0.5 cup light coconut milk (120g)
0.25 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (60g)
0.5 cup diced tomatoes (120g)
1 small onion (70g, diced)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup baby spinach (30g)
1 cup water
0.5 tsp ground turmeric
0.5 tsp ground cumin
0.25 tsp red chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Rinse the red lentils under cool water until the water runs clear.
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion softens, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the rinsed red lentils and spices (turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder) to coat the lentils in the fragrant oil and aromatics.
Add diced tomatoes and water to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
Stir in the light coconut milk and baby spinach, and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove the dal from heat and gently fold in the Greek yogurt, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, enjoying the creamy texture and balanced flavors of this comforting dal.