Lentil Dhal with Turmeric and Coconut Milk – Smoky Roasted Oyster Mushrooms

Name: Lentil Dhal with Turmeric and Coconut Milk – Smoky Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced; 1 inch piece of ginger, finely grated; 1 large clove of garlic or two small cloves, finely grated; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 cup red lentils; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 can coconut milk; 1 tsp kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 cups oyster mushrooms, torn into uneven pieces; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp gochugaru chili powder or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tsp nutritional yeast; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; Half a red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons; Half a jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced; A dash of coconut milk or plain yogurt; Fresh coriander leaves

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Preparation 10 min Cooking 17 min Level Easy

A comforting recipe for less than $10 for four servings and ready in less than 30 minutes? Say no more! For those who are not familiar with lentil dhal, it is a soup or puree of red lentils of Indian origin cooked with spices and herbs like ginger and garlic.

A comforting recipe for less than $10 for four servings and ready in less than 30 minutes?

Say no more! For those who are not familiar with lentil dhal, it is a soup or puree of red lentils of Indian origin cooked with spices and herbs like ginger and garlic. I add crispy oyster mushrooms on top (which increases the cost a bit) but they’re definitely worth it! Plus, the recipe is completely vegan! Let me know if you try it!!

Why make this recipe?

Red lentil dhal is super quick to cook, packed with plant-based protein, and easy to digest.
Adding warm spices (turmeric, garam masala, smoked paprika) boosts the flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Roasted oyster mushrooms provide a “crunchy umami” effect that transforms a simple dish into a chef’s creation.
This recipe is 100% vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for all tables.
It is satisfying thanks to its creamy, aromatic texture, with contrasting fresh flavors (lime, cilantro, jalapeño)
Accessible and budget-friendly option.

If you want a nutritious, vegan, low-cost dish (less than $10 for 4 servings!), ready in less than 30 minutes, that’s comforting and uses simple but flavorful ingredients, then this turmeric and coconut milk lentil dhal is the dish for you. So good!