Fruity Tomato & Lentil Dal

Looking for soup?

This fruity tomato and lentil dal is what your belly needs when the temperatures are dropping, the jumpers are being pulled out of the closet and we are starting to feel comfy-womfy at home. Lit candles, a crackling fireplace (at least an imaginary one, because I do not live in the French countryside yet) and a warming dal – seems like an autumny winter’s dream. This dish can be prepared in one pot and all ingredients are simply thrown together – easy peasy.

Servings: 2-3

Total time: 40 min

For the soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 onions, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

3 cups vegetable stock

1 cup dried red lentils

½ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground turmeric

¾ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp chili flakes

2 plum tomatoes, chopped

toppings

a handful of fresh parsley

coconut milk

Instructions

1. In a pot, heat the coconut oil and fry the onions and ginger together with the cumin, turmeric, ginger and chili. 

2. Add the tomatoes and allow them to soften before you add the lentils as well as the vegetable stock. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the dal to simmer for another 25 minutes while occasionally stirring. 

3. Serve in bowls and top with fresh parsley and a dash of coconut milk. Devour and warm your heart!