Coconut Lentil Curry: One Of The Best Ayurvedic Coconut Recipes

Both coconut and red lentils are highly cherished Ayurvedic ingredients. Coconut balances Vata and Pitta, while red lentils balance all 3 doshas. Coconut lentil curry, also called coconut dahl, is a power food. It has an incredible range of nutrients: protein, iron, fibre, B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium…the list goes on! So adding it to your diet can give you a much-needed health boost. This is one of my personal favourite coconut recipes that I enjoy when my body wants something simple, yet deeply nourishing and yummy.

How To Make Coconut Lentil Curry

What you’ll need:

• 1½ cups red lentils
• 400 ml coconut milk (preferably fresh!)
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 4 cups water
• 5 mint leaves
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tbsp curry leaves
• Salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

What to do:

• Heat up the ghee in a pot.
• Add lentils, ginger, curry leaves, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder. Sauté for about half a minute.
• Pour in the water and coconut milk.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer until the lentils are soft, for about 25 mins.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped mint leaves.

We hope you enjoy this dish. If you have any, share your favourite coconut recipes in the comments section!