Red lentil dahl

By the GetYourMacros team · 31 August 2026

A velvety and aromatic lentil soup enriched with coconut milk and served with basmati rice.

• Time 30 min
• Course One-dish meal
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Indian

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 95 g Red split lentils
• 65 g Basmati rice
• 75 ml Coconut milk (canned)
• 100 g Carrots
• Turmeric to taste
• Ground cumin to taste
• Tomato paste to taste
• 50 g Onion
• Vegetable stock cubes to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Rinse the basmati rice and cook it in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
2. Finely dice the onion and carrots.
3. In a large pot, sauté the vegetables with a splash of water and the tomato paste for 5 minutes.
4. Add the red lentils, turmeric, cumin, and the vegetable stock cube with 300ml of water.
5. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid.
6. Stir in the coconut milk and cook for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
7. Serve the warm dahl in a bowl alongside the cooked basmati rice.

Tips

• Red lentils cook much faster than other varieties and break down naturally to create a thick soup.
• Reheat with a splash of water or almond drink if the dahl becomes too thick after standing.

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