Nourishing yet light, dahl is a staple meal in Ayurvedic cooking. There are so many versions of dahl out there, but this Creamy Tomato Dahl is particularly delicious!
This lentil based dish is so easy to make – just one pot and ready in about 30 minutes. Packed with fibre and warming digestive spices, this is the perfect meal to support a strong digestive fire (agni). It’s also an ideal meal to consider batch cooking and freezing if you are preparing for the postpartum period!
I personally like making my dahl nice and thick and serving with a dollop of homemade hummus on the side! This recipe is so creamy and comforting while boasting all the health benefits of dahl. You can of course add a little more water to this when cooking if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Dahl is a great meal to cook for a family as it’s so healthy but also really affordable. I worked it out and this recipe costs about €8 to cook and feeds four. It’s a brilliant option for if you are trying to incorporate Meatless Mondays into your home! You can also easily make this veggie meal vegan by swapping out the ghee for coconut oil.
This recipe is so nice and simple it can be used as a base to make it your own. To make this a more heartier meal, add in some small chunks of chopped sweet potato or carrot when you add the lentils. It also goes really well with some roasted red bell peppers or a few sun-dried tomatoes too.
The spices used in dahl are lovely and warming and help make this meal very easy to digest. I like to use some garam masala as it gets a variety of digestive spices into this meal with ease. Ginger and turmeric are also key players in dahl, offering not only digestive support, but they are both powerful anti-inflammatories and add so much flavour!
If you are new to cooking with spices – don’t worry if you don’t have many! If you want to keep things simple, you can just add 2 tbsp of curry powder and you can gradually add to your spice rack over time.
Dahl is one of those meals that works really well to cook in a big batch and freeze. It’s particularly beneficial if you are meal prepping for the postpartum period. Nourishing, comforting and easy to digest, this Creamy Tomato Dahl has everything you need to help you build your strength back up after giving birth.
Here’s What You Need
- Split red lentils
- Cherry tomatoes
- Coconut milk
- Onion/garlic/ginger
- Herbs & spices
- Oil (ghee or coconut oil)
- Spinach
- Lemon juice
If You Love This Creamy Tomato Dahl, Try These Recipes Too!
- Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup
- Easy Shakshuka Recipe
- Homemade Hummus (Smooth & Creamy)
- Ginger Turmeric Lemon Shots
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Creamy Tomato Dahl
Ingredients
- 2 tsp ghee (or coconut oil)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 cups split red lentils
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 large handful spinach
- 1 handful coriander leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 juiced lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt coconut oil and gently saute garlic, ginger, onion and cherry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes
- Then, add in all the spices and stir followed by the lentils and stir again until coated in the spice mix
- Next, pour in chopped tomatoes, water and coconut milk and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are completely soft and broken down
- Then, stir in a large handful of spinach until wilted
- Serve in bowls adding salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste and garnish with coriander leaves
Notes
- If you don't have many herbs and spices at home, you can use 2 tbsp of curry powder to keep it simple!
- You can use either ghee or coconut oil for this recipe
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