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Red Lentil Dal {Instant Pot/Stove Top}

easy red lentil dal recipe
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This Instant pot red lentil dal can also be made on the stove top. It’s an easy vegan dinner recipe that’s full of flavor. Serve with a side of rice, naan and a side salad!

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 c diced onion
  • 1.5 cup finely diced carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp garam marsala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne, optional to taste
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt, more to taste
  • 5 to 10 oz fresh baby spinach, half to full bag depending on preference

Instructions

Instant Pot:

  1. Set Instant pot to saute and add oil, onion, carrot, garlic, ginger and spices (except salt and sugar).
  2. Saute for 5 minutes
  3. Add red lentils and broth.
  4. Use manual cook button to set time to 5 minutes.
  5. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release manually.
  6. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, sugar and spinach and let simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Serve!

Stove top:

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add onion, garlic, carrot, ginger and spices (except salt and sugar) amd saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and cook 5 more minutes.
  4. Serve!

Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/red-lentil-dal/