Hearty Dahl Bowl – A Comforting & Nourishing Meal

Perfect for Any Time of the Day

This warm and comforting Dahl Bowl is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Packed with protein and bold spices, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and satisfying. Serve with a fresh green salad or sautéed greens for an extra boost of nutrients.

Ingredients

For the Dahl

• 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 knob ginger, grated
• 1 long red chili, finely chopped (deseeded for milder heat)
• 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 cup red lentils (dahl)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (crushed by hand in a bowl)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 sprigs fresh coriander, finely chopped
• Pinch of salt & pepper

For Serving

• 4 eggs (fried)
• ½ cup tahini
• 2 tsp turmeric powder

How to Make This Dahl Bowl

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, and chili. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Mix in tomato paste and cook until it darkens to a rusty color.
4. Add the spices and lentils. Stir for 1 minute to coat everything well.
5. Pour in chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Cover partially and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by a third.
7. Stir in coconut milk and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. If it’s too runny, cook uncovered for a few more minutes.
8. In a small bowl, mix tahini and turmeric. Set aside.
9. Serve the dahl in bowls, topped with a fried egg and a spoonful of turmeric tahini.

Enjoy This Warming & Nourishing Dish

This rich, creamy dahl is packed with flavor and warming spices. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it’s a meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Here’s another dahl recipe! Restorative Red Lentil Dahl or if you’re interested more with lunch recipe you can try Mexican Frittata have your tried it? Let us know how it turned out in the comments!

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