Name: Masoor Dal Tadka (Red Lentil Dahl)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils ((300 g)); 1 large finely diced carrot ((*see recipe notes) (about 200 g)); 1 small bell pepper; 1 large onion (chopped); 4 cloves of garlic (minced); 1 heaped tbsp fresh ginger (minced); 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups vegetable broth (or water (720 ml)); 1 cup canned coconut milk ((*see recipe notes) (240 ml)); 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; Sea salt and black pepper (to taste); 1/3 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)