Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal

Name: Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil; 1 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 1/2 large onion, finely chopped; 1 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1 (3") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped; 1 1 large apple (unpeeled), grated on the large holes of a box grater; 1 1 1/2 cups red lentils; 1 1 (13.5-oz.) can coconut milk; 1 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 Plain yogurt; 1 cilantro leaves; 1 and toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for serving)

From the kitchen of Carly

Warming red lentils meet grated apple and coconut milk in this aromatic dal. Fresh ginger and garlic build depth while turmeric and cayenne add gentle heat. Creamy, naturally sweet, and deeply satisfying with yogurt and cilantro on top.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil
11/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
11/4 tsp. ground cumin
11/4 tsp. ground turmeric
11/2 large onion, finely chopped
12 garlic cloves, finely chopped
11 (3") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
11 large apple (unpeeled), grated on the large holes of a box grater
11 1/2 cups red lentils
11 (13.5-oz.) can coconut milk
12 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1Plain yogurt
1cilantro leaves
1and toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for serving)

Instructions

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