COCONUT-APPLE-GINGER DAL

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This velvety lentil stew is the antidote to holiday excess; skip the yogurt to make it vegan.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bon Appétit     Lentil     Soup/Stew     Cumin     Ginger     Apple     Coconut     Dinner     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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