Red Lentil Dhal (vegan & gluten-free)

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp garam masala spice
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 thumb ginger, grated
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
• Brown rice
• A side salad of your choice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large covered saucepan on medium-low heat, sauté the onion in a small amount of water (without oil) for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until just soft (if onion begins to stick to the pan, add a little more water).

2. 2

   Add in the garlic, spices and ginger and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, adding a little more water if needed.

3. 3

   Add the red lentils, stock and coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft.

5. 5

   Add the carrot and simmer for a further 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and check seasoning.

7. 7

   Serve with brown rice, red cabbage sauerkraut and a colourful side salad (the more colourful the veggies, the more vitamins they will contain!).