Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 small apples grated with cheese grater, or cubed
- 1½ cups black lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2½ cups stock
- 5 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground fenugreek seeds
- 3 pinches salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- splash of maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cayenne chilli powder
- ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp coconut milk (for finishing)
- 1 tsp toasted coconut (for finishing)
Instructions:
- Place a pot over medium high heat and add in the oil. Once oil has reached temp, drop in the spices and prepare to take in the amazing smells; really one of the best things about cooking and living generally. After about 15 seconds add in the onions, ginger, garlic, cilantro and stir...again., enjoy the smell. Saute until the onions are translucent.
- Next up, add in the lentils and the grated apple. Stir everything together and then add the coconut milk and stock. Turn heat up to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce and let simmer for around 30 minutes. Make sure to stir every once in awhile so lentils don't burn on the bottom. Toss in the second amount of freshly chopped cilantro right before removing from heat.
- Spoon dal into a bowl and finish with toasted coconut and fresh coconut milk. Enjoy the hug that is this dish.