Name: Dahl recipe | Easy Lentil Daal
Prep time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Oil; 1 Onion (chopped); 4-5 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 tablespoons Grated ginger; 2 teaspoons Curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 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)

Dahl recipe | Easy Lentil Daal

By David | Published: Aug 27, 2022 | Updated: Aug 19, 2024

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4 from 42 votes

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Indian lentil dhal is one of my all-time favorite recipes! This lentil dahl is creamy, rich, super flavorful, healthy and so delicious.

A bowl filled with white rice and a serving of vegetable lentil curry. The curry is garnished with chopped greens and has a thick, hearty consistency. The dish is presented in a wooden bowl placed on a wooden surface.

Dahl recipe | Easy Lentil Daal

4 from 42 votes

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Prep Time 1

WORK TIME 15

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine Indian

Servings yields

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

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DIRECTIONS
1. Rinse the lentil under cold water and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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).
5. Check the seasoning, if needed add salt/pepper. Turn the heat off add chopped coriander and stir.
6. 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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8 Comments

Never tried dahl before,made this for the first time and i really loved it. Thank u!

September 1, 2022

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.

February 20, 2023

Wonderful dish 5 stars for sure. Thankyou

February 20, 2023

Can I make Dahl with pre-cooked lentils?

May 30, 2023

Miklos says:

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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.

October 4, 2023
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