Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal

Ingredients

• •2 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
• •¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• •¼ tsp ground cumin
• •¼ tsp ground turmeric
• •½ large onion
• •2 cloves garlic
• •1 piece ginger
• •1 large apple
• •1½ cups red lentils
• •1 can coconut milk
• •2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• •to taste Kosher salt and pepper
• •to taste plain yogurt
• •for garnish cilantro leaves
• •for garnish toasted coconut flakes

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook cayenne, cumin, and turmeric, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add apple and lentils and stir to coat. Stir in coconut milk and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are completely soft and dal is thick, 20-25 minutes. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

   30 min

2. 2.

   Divide dal among bowls and top with yogurt, cilantro, and coconut flakes; season with more pepper.

   5 min