This easy and simple coconut red lentils and rice recipe is served over basmati rice. Hands down one of my favorite recipes.
Red lentils and rice is also known as Dahl and rice or Dal and rice.
Coconut red lentils and rice is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. I’ve cooked it for all of my personal chef clients and everyone has loved it (even kids).
This red lentils and rice recipe is simple to make, easy to digest, and tastes delicious and nourishing.
It is also vegan, vegetarian, Ayurvedic, gluten free, and also a serious comfort food!
Dahl and rice recipes are affordable, make a lot, and also freeze very well.
Red Lentils, Dahl, Or Dal
Split lentils are also known as pulses, legumes, peas, dal, or dahl.
All of these words can be used interchangeably.
Tips Making Coconut Red Lentils and Rice
Remember to stir the red lentils and liquid several times during the cooking process so the lentils don't stick and clump together.
Add in a handful of spinach or kale if you want to up your greens.
Like spicy red lentils? Garnish it with red chili pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños.
Don't like coconut milk? Cool - leave it out and add 2 cups extra broth instead.
Don't eat rice or trying to go lower carb? Serve red lentils with sautéed cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
Hands down - coconut red lentils and rice is a nourishing, comforting, and delicious dish.
Serving Suggestion
This easy Coconut Red Lentils recipe easily stands on it's own and doesn't need any sides. However, if you are looking for a side, you can't go wrong with a vegetable or a crunchy salad.
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Things In My Kitchen:
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Coconut Red Lentils And Rice (Dahl and Rice)
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This easy vegan creamy coconut & red lentils (dal or dahl) recipe is served over basmati rice. it is one of my favorite comfort food dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 cups (~13 oz) red lentils
- 2 bay leaves
- 15 ounces full fat coconut milk
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 6 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Bring a large pan to medium high heat and add olive oil.
- When hot, reduce heat to medium and add onions. Cover and cook ~ 4-6 minutes or until translucent.
- Add lentils, bay leaves, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook ~ 25-30 minutes or until it has lost most of it's shape and sorta looks pureed together. Stir it occasionally so the lentils don't clump.
- Serve red lentils over rice and add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie