Creamy Red Lentil Dal - Best Vegan Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (or water for oil-free)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger (finely chopped or grated)
• 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (or 1 small fresh red chili)
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (or 0.75 tsp ground fennel)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (or 0.75 tsp ground cumin)
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground pepper (plus more to taste)
• 2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• 2 cups split red lentils (dried)
• 3 large tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 can coconut milk (full fat or light)
• 3 1/2 cups water