Description

This Immune-Boosting Turmeric Golden Milk Daal combines creamy coconut milk with red lentils and aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Packed with nutrients and warming flavors, it’s a comforting, wellness-supporting dish perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium onion, minced

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cayenne

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 cup dried red lentils

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk

4 garlic cloves, minced (let rest 20 minutes before adding)

1/4 cup unsweetened dried flaked coconut

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

2 red serrano chilis, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in turmeric, ginger, mustard powder, curry powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and fenugreek. Cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add black pepper, red lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer until lentils are soft and liquid is mostly absorbed, 25–30 minutes.
While daal cooks, mince garlic and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
In a dry skillet over low heat, toast flaked coconut until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
Remove daal from heat, stir in garlic and lemon juice, and let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve topped with cilantro, toasted coconut, and optional chili slices.

Notes

For milder heat, omit cayenne and reduce chili garnish.
Add chickpeas or tofu for extra protein.
Swap red lentils for yellow split lentils or moong dal, adjusting cook time.
Stir in spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg