Recipe · 35 min
Coconut Curry Red Lentil Dahl with Tomatoes, Cilantro & Rice
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 659 kcal / serving
A creamy, gently spiced lentil dish with coconut milk, tomatoes and cilantro, finished with fragrant rice. It comes together in a quick weeknight window and has a comforting, satisfying texture.
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Ingredients
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- 1jalapeño pepper
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- jalapeño peppers
- yellow onions
From the pantry: cinnamon, ground, cumin, ground, curry powder, extra virgin olive oil, red lentils, dried, salt, turmeric, ground
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · small saucepan · stirring spoon · vegetable peeler
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Produce
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- 1jalapeño pepper
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- jalapeño peppers
- yellow onions
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupbasmati rice
- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| basmati rice | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 16 fl oz | 32 fl oz | 48 fl oz |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| coconut milk | ½ (13.5 fl oz) can | 1 (13.5 fl oz) can | 1 ½ (13.5 fl oz) cans |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| grape tomatoes | ½ pint | 1 pint | 1 ½ pints |
| jalapeño pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| yellow onion | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
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Directions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water in a colander, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add the broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
- While the rice heats, wash and dry all produce.
- When the liquid boils, stir the rice, cover the saucepan, and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15–18 minutes, then keep covered off heat for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, peel and mince the ginger and garlic; set aside.
- Quarter the jalapeños lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs, then mince and add to the bowl with the ginger and garlic.
- Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat, then swirl in olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Add the onion and spices to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 4–5 minutes.
- Rinse the lentils in a colander.
- Pour in the lentils, broth, and coconut milk; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the lentils are tender, 15–20 minutes.
- Quarter the tomatoes while the lentils simmer.
- Shave the cilantro leaves from the stems, then mince the leaves.
- When the lentils are tender, stir in the tomatoes and half the cilantro; cook a minute or two more to heat through, then plate.
- Divide the lentils and rice into bowls, top with the remaining cilantro, and serve.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: chop onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro earlier and store separately.
- Serving idea: keep jalapeño seeds out for a milder version, or add them for more heat.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 659 kcal
- Protein
- 23 g
- Carbs
- 86 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 109 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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