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Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal

Name: Coconut-Apple-Ginger Dal
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/2 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (3") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped; 1 large apple (unpeeled), grated on the large holes of a box grater; 1 1/2 cups red lentils; 1 (13.5-oz.) can coconut milk; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; Plain yogurt, cilantro leaves, and toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for serving)

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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook cayenne, cumin, and turmeric, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add apple and lentils and stir to coat. Stir in coconut milk and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are completely soft and dal is thick, 20–25 minutes. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Divide dal among bowls and top with yogurt, cilantro, and coconut flakes; season with more pepper.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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