Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix

Name: Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil); 1 large onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional); 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 cup (200 g) red lentils, rinsed; 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk; 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock or water; 1 tsp salt (to taste); Juice of ½ lime (or lemon); A handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; ½ tsp salt; Plain yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt for vegan); A few handfuls of Bombay mix; Extra lime wedges & cilantro

by Matte Black Bowls

4 People

45 min

When the weather turns cold, I start craving bowls of something warm, comforting, and deeply nourishing — and this red lentil dhal is exactly that. Coconut milk makes it silky and satisfying, while pantry spices build layers of gentle heat. The quick-pickled onions add brightness and some sharpness, yoghurt cools everything down, and the sprinkle of Bombay mix brings that irresistible crunch. It’s also a dream for meal prep: the flavors only deepen over a few days, and it reheats beautifully for easy lunches or cozy weeknight dinners. Make a big pot on Sunday and you’ll have winter comfort ready whenever you need it.

red lentil dhal with coconut milk pickled red onion bombay mix

Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix

You can do it! Saved to your recipes

Recipe details

Yield 4 People
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 30 Minutes Total time: 45 min

Show Nutrition Info

Per serving

% Daily value

Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 large onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1–2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1 cup (200 g) red lentils, rinsed
1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock or water
1 tsp salt (to taste)
Juice of ½ lime (or lemon)
A handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped

Quick Pickled Red Onion

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt

Serving

Plain yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt for vegan)
A few handfuls of Bombay mix
Extra lime wedges & cilantro

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add the sliced red onion, press it down so it’s submerged, and set aside to pickle while you cook.
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook 6–8 minutes, until soft and lightly golden.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chilies and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala and toast for 30 seconds, stirring so they don’t burn.
Stir in the rinsed lentils, coconut milk, and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 18–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and creamy.
Season with salt and lime juice, and stir in most of the chopped cilantro.
Ladle the dhal into bowls. Top with yoghurt, some of the pickled onions, a generous sprinkle of Bombay mix, and extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Top recipes

Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix

Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix

Recipe details

Ingredients

Quick Pickled Red Onion

Serving

Instructions

Comments

Share your thoughts, or ask a question!

Popular Recipe Book

10 Keto Easter Recipes

More

Top recipes

Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix

Red Lentil Dhal With Coconut Milk, Pickled Red Onion & Bombay Mix

Recipe details

Ingredients

Quick Pickled Red Onion

Serving

Instructions

Popular Recipe Book

More Recipes