Slow Cooker Red Lentil Dhal
Easy slow cooker red lentil dhal will be one of your new favourite recipes! This mild lentil curry is packed with flavour and has just 10 minutes of prep time. It's a healthy comforting meal with plenty of fibre and plant protein, and it's also budget-friendly.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 200 g red lentils
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 vegetable stock cube
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onions.
- Peel and either very finely chop or crush the garlic.
- Add the onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add the canned tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir in the spices, ginger, and lentils.
- Crumble in the vegetable stock cube and tip in 600ml water. Mix all the ingredients together.
- Pop the lid on the slow cooker, and cook for 2 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.
Notes
Timings will depend on your slow cooker. My current slow cooker has a metal insert and seems to get hotter than my old one with a ceramic pot. After 2 hours on high, my dhal was very soft, but you may need to cook it for longer in a different slow cooker.
Add another portion of veggies to your slow cooker red lentil dhal by stirring in some leafy greens towards the end of the cooking time. Both fresh or frozen spinach can be added, and torn curly kale is also a good addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 39.1gProtein: 14.8gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 6.9gFiber: 17.5gSugar: 5.8g
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