Pumpkin Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk

Zutaten

• ✓500 g pumpkin flesh
• ✓200 g red lentils
• ✓400 ml coconut milk
• ✓200 ml vegetable broth
• ✓1 piece onion
• ✓2 piece garlic cloves
• ✓2 cm ginger
• ✓1 tbsp curry powder
• ✓1 tsp turmeric
• ✓0.5 tsp cumin
• ✓0.25 tsp chili flakes
• ✓2 tbsp vegetable oil
• ✓to taste salt
• ✓to taste pepper
• ✓for garnish coriander
• ✓for garnish parsley

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).

2. 2

   Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and chili flakes (if using) and briefly toast until the spices are fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the diced pumpkin flesh and rinsed red lentils to the pot.

5. 5

   Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir everything well.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer covered for about 20-25 minutes until the pumpkin and lentils are soft.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve the dal garnished with fresh coriander or parsley.