Red Lentil Coconut Dahl

• 1.5 cup red lentils
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the red lentils until the water runs clear and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat half the coconut oil in a pot and saute the diced onion, ginger, and garlic until soft.

3. 3

   Stir in the cumin and turmeric, then add the lentils, diced tomatoes, and 3 cups of water.

4. 4

   Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils break down and thicken.

5. 5

   Pour in the coconut milk and simmer 5 more minutes, seasoning with salt.

6. 6

   For the tadka, heat the remaining coconut oil and pop the mustard seeds, then pour over the dahl.

7. 7

   Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or flatbread.