Protein-packed dahl with cashew cream

A delicious and vegetarian recipe, perfect for a meal rich in plant-based proteins. Served with bread or quinoa, this dish provides over 40g of plant-based protein per serving.
Ingredients
For the Dahl:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (about the size of a finger), grated
- Spices: 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp curry powder, 2 bay leaves, ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can of peeled tomatoes
- 200 ml water
- 250 g yellow lentils, rinsed
- 240 g cooked chickpeas
- 650 ml vegetable broth
- 50 g nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce
- Juice of half a lemon
For the Cashew Cream:
- 60 g cashews, soaked
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- 80 ml water
- 1 garlic clove
Recipe
To Serve:
- 1 slice of bread per person (whole grain, naan, or sourdough) or 80 g cooked quinoa
Complete Preparation:
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In a saucepan, sauté the onion with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt over medium heat until it starts to caramelize (about 5-10 minutes). Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2-4 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in the spices, adding a bit of oil if needed to prevent burning. Cook for 1 minute, then add the tomato paste and peeled tomatoes (crush them by hand or with scissors).
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Add the rinsed lentils and chickpeas, mixing well to coat them in the tomato-spice mixture.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and nutritional yeast. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more water if necessary.
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Once the lentils are tender, stir in the tamari and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (salt, spices, etc.).
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Serve the dahl in bowls, topped with a dollop of cashew cream, fresh coriander, and a sprinkle of nigella seeds. Enjoy with bread, naan, or quinoa.
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