Dahl recipe | Easy Lentil Daal
Indian lentil dhal is one of my all-time favorite recipes! This lentil dahl is creamy, rich, super flavorful, healthy and so delicious.
Dahl recipe | Easy Lentil Daal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 Onion chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tablespoons Grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons Curry powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 can 14oz/400g Tomato sauce/crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups 720ml Water
- 1 can 14oz/400g Coconut milk
- 1 cup 190g Dried lentils
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala optional
- 1-2 tablespoons Coriander leaves chopped *optional
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS
- Rinse the lentil under cold water and set aside.
- Heat oi in a large pan/pot. Add chopped onion and sauté over medium heat, until lightly golden, about 5-6 minutes. Add crushed garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, cumin and turmeric. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, water, coconut milk, lentils, salt, pepper. Stir well, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Lentils should be soft and the sauce should be creamy. If too thick, add more water, too thin, simmer for 10-15 more (with a lid off).
- Check the seasoning, if needed add salt/pepper. Turn the heat off add chopped coriander and stir.
- Serve with rice, naan or as is.
WHAT TYPE OF LENTILS ARE THE BEST FOR LENTIL DHAL?
In this recipe I used green lentils, but to make the perfect dhal you can also use green lentils, red lentils, brown lentils, green lentil or any kind of dried lentils.HOW TO STORE LENTIL DHAL?
Lentil DHAL can be stored, covered, in the fridge, for up to 4-5 days.CAN WE MAKE DHAL WITHOUT COCONUT MILK?
Yes, you can make lentil dhal without coconut cream, but remember, the curry will not be as creamy, the texture and the taste will be totally different. Therefore, I would not recommend skipping coconut milk.
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Never tried dahl before,made this for the first time and i really loved it. Thank u!
This is a wonderful dish 5 stars. I made thus to go along with my lamb stew and flat bread. A nice change from always making western dishes. Thsnkyou.
Wonderful dish 5 stars for sure. Thankyou
Can I make Dahl with pre-cooked lentils?
Yes you can. Just cook all the ingredients first for half an hour and put the lentils in at the and for 10 minutes. And at the and the cilantro and turn the heat off.
I made this with Oatmilk instead and it was sooo delicious!!! I included the garam masala and left out the corriander. Very nourishing and healing❤️.
What can i use to substitute coconut milk?
Very good made it multiple times. Anyone tried to freeze it ?