This super healthy, Dhal Curry is a delicious vegan curry that will satisfy any curry lover. You can either have it hot from the pan or let it cool. It's equally mouthwatering.
This is one of my favorite Indian dishes. Honestly, I can have it any time of day, even for breakfast. Yes, it's so good.
Dhal also spelled as daal, dal, dah is a term used in the Indian subcontinent for dried, split pulses (legumes).
In this recipe, I use red lentils which make a perfect Dhal. It’s full of vitamins, super easy to make, burns fat (in moderate portions ok?), and is super delicious! What more do you want? I am sold.
You can make it as as spicy you wish. I personally prefer it extra spicy.
How to Prepare the Lentil Dal
Should you keep the lentils in the water for a few hours before making this dish? I personally don’t bother with that. Just wash it a little bit and add it as it is.
How to make Dhal Curry – Step by Step
Cut all the vegetables into small cubes. Preheat the pan at a low temperature then add the coconut oil and add the spices. Mix for 1 minute and add the vegetables. Let them simmer on low heat. (photos 1-2).
Meanwhile, wash the organic red lentils and dry them well. Add the water, the coconut cream, the tomato paste, and the lentils to the pan. Let it cook in low heat for 30 minutes. If needed add more water. Serve it as a soup or with basmati rice. (photo 3-4-5).
How to Prep this in advance
This lentil dal is so easy to make in advance just cook the rice and cut the veggies in advance.
Cook's Tips For Perfect Lentil Dal:
- Instead of lentils, you can use peas or beans. They make equally delicious dishes.
- You can add the spices you want. If you do not like curry you can skip it.
- Do not replace the coconut cream with coconut water. The cream gives a thickness to the dish.
- The tomato paste just gives color and a nice consistency to the recipe so do not omit it.
- You can make it as thick as you wish. If you prefer it soupier just add a little bit of water.
- Before serving you can add a little bit of vinegar.
- I served it with basmati rice. You can use any rice you want.
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📖 Recipe
Dhal Curry with Rice | Vegan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup lentils red
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ tablespoon ginger ground
- ½ tablespoon cumin ground
- ½ tablespoon curry powder
- ½ tablespoon coriander powder
- ½ tablespoon turmeric ground
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon red pepper spicy
- 2 cups water
- ⅓ can coconut cream
- ⅓ can tomato paste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils very well.
- Add oil and let it get hot.
- Add the spices in low heat, salt and mix in.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes in low heat, stir frequently.
- Add garlic, onion, ginger and stir for 1-2 minutes, in low heat.
- Add tomato paste, water, coconut cream, lentils and cook for 30 minutes, in low heat.
- Adjust consistency if needed by adding a bit more water.
- Taste and adjust salt, spices if needed.
- Serve with cooked basmati rice and chopped dill.
Notes
- You can add the spices you want. If you do not like curry you can skip it.
- Instead of lentils, you can use peas or beans. They make equally delicious dishes.
- Do not replace the coconut cream with coconut water. The cream gives a thickness to the dish.
- The tomato paste just gives color and a nice consistency to the recipe so do not omit it.
- You can make it as thick as you wish. If you prefer it soupier just add a little bit of water.
- Before serving you can add a little bit of vinegar.
Nutrition
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Farah
I absolutely love dhal and this looks so good! I will have to try this out, thanks for the great recipe!
Pinelopi Kyriazi
You are most welcome! 🙂
Milica Vladova
I need to start making more Indian meals and this looks like the perfect one to try! Looks super tasty and healthy!
Pinelopi Kyriazi
Thanks dear!
Demeter
Your photos have my stomach growling! Looks like I need to make this ASAP! Thanks for such a wonderful recipe.
Pinelopi Kyriazi
you are welcome! Let me know whether you liked it. 🙂
SHANIKA
This Vegan dish looks amazing! So much flavorful!
Pinelopi Kyriazi
thanks!!
Terri
I really need to try making dahl! It doesn't look as hard as I thought. I never thought of eating it for breakfast 🙂
Pinelopi Kyriazi
Yeah its perfect for breakfast! Full of protein!
Paul S
I want to make this recipe, but I don't know the size of cans in your country. Can you please also show ml for the amount in the cans?
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