Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil or Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 Brown onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3 Garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 Sweet potato (medium)
  • 1 cup Red lentils
  • 1 Tbsp Curry powder
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 3 Cardamom pods
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
  1. 1

    Heat the oil over a medium to high heat then add in the onions, ginger, and garlic. Saute until the onion turns translucent and fragrant.

  2. 2

     While the onions cook, use a peeler to peel the skin off the sweet potato, then cube the flesh and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the sweet potato into the pot with the onions then toss in the spices, lentils, diced tomato, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir it all together and then cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes. 

  4. 4

    Stir the pot occasionally to make sure there is enough liquid and add in a little water at a time if the dhal needs it. The consistency should be like a thick soup when it is ready and the lentils broken down. Scoop out the bay leaves, cloves, star anise, and cardamom pods before serving with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 545kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g40%
Total Carbohydrate 83g28%
Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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