Red Lentil & Squash Dhal

A healthy and comforting vegan dhal made with butternut squash and red lentils, spiced with fragrant herbs.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 cups diced butternut squash
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Put coconut oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Toast the cumin seeds for about one minute, until they smell good

Chop up the ginger, onion, and garlic and add them

Cook the onion until it turns clear

Pepper, coriander, and chili powder should be mixed in

Keep cooking for one more minute

Put in vegetable broth, diced butternut squash, and red lentils

Bring up the temperature

Turn down the heat, cover, and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the squash and lentils are soft

Add salt to your liking

Add fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving

Hot rice or naan bread should go with it