# Coconut Dhal

A delicious creamy coconut dhal that is super easy to make and will become a weekly staple.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 5 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/2 large butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 juice fresh lime juice
- 1 cup red split lentil
- 1 can coconut milk
- 400 ml vegetable stock

## Instructions

1. Peel, deseed, and chop the butternut squash into small cubes. Dice the red onion and fresh chilli.
2. Heat a large pot on medium heat with oil, garlic, red onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes.
3. Add all of the spices, fresh chilli, and the lime juice and stir. Add the chopped butternut squash and fry for a couple of minutes.
4. Add in the coconut milk, stock, and lentils. Mix thoroughly, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- sharp knife
- chopping board
- garlic crusher

## Source

- Original video: https://healthylivingjames.co.uk/butternut-squash-coconut-dhal/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=manychat&utm_campaign=recipe_dm&mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjEwNTc2NjEsInNpZCI6NjAwNjE4MTkzLCJheCI6IjA4YjA2ZDYwNDk1ZDBhYWU1NTMyMzM3ZGE4NTE0ZWYyIiwidHMiOjE3OTIwMDAwMDMsImV4cCI6MTc5NDQxOTIwM30.Xr5PMeYBijDWQLB-0gcKVA9sROsJCbsW_z4NiYu5La8&fbclid=PAVERFWAU8n5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAmZkaWQWUQQhfWrf9_BscnJ-CYT7sRzb_bPKRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4FMmlKCRY7ykNRF9tjgpGvhGI0-jXDirSRl7S3QYhLrax24PpR7xXXVB2VD_aem_KqT9WFrWXe2wHVjK33SBHA
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2769703d-6639-4de2-a50c-2349607900aa
- Extracted: 2026-10-14

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