Creamy Coconut and Pumpkin Dal
This creamy coconut and pumpkin dal is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The dal is made with a base of pumpkin puree and coconut milk, and it's flavored with a blend of spices including cumin, coriander, and ginger. The dal is simmered until it's thick and creamy, and it's then topped with fresh cilantro. Serve the dal with rice or naan for a complete meal.
This recipe is inspired by the traditional Indian dish, dal. Dal is a lentil-based dish that is typically flavored with a blend of spices. I wanted to create a version of dal that was creamy and flavorful, but also easy to make. I started by experimenting with different types of lentils, and I eventually settled on a combination of pumpkin puree and coconut milk. The pumpkin puree gives the dal a creamy texture, while the coconut milk adds a rich flavor. I then added a blend of spices to the dal, including cumin, coriander, and ginger. The spices give the dal a warm and flavorful taste. The dal is simmered until it's thick and creamy, and it's then topped with fresh cilantro. The cilantro adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the dal. I like to serve the dal with rice or naan for a complete meal.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 (13 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the dal has thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve with rice or naan.
Why It Works
  • The pumpkin puree gives the dal a creamy texture.
  • The coconut milk adds a rich flavor to the dal.
  • The blend of spices gives the dal a warm and flavorful taste.
  • The dal is simmered until it's thick and creamy.
  • The cilantro adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the dal.