Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe (Oil Free & Gluten Free) | wholesome influence

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils (soaked for 30 minutes before using)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 1 cup full fat, canned coconut milk ( or 2 cups if using regular coconut milk)
• 2 cups of vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 can of chickpeas (optional)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 heaping tbsp curry powder (OR 2 tbsp red curry paste)
• 1 tsp cumin
• pinch of chili powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 small fresh tomatoes, chopped into large chunks (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup