Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal

Ingredients for Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal

• 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

• 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper

• 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoons 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

• 350ml red lentils

• 1 (375g) can coconut milk

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• Plain yoghurt, coriander leaves, and toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for serving)

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 600ml 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 yoghurt, coriander, and coconut flakes; season with more pepper.

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