Vegan Lentil Dal Recipe
Feeling emotionally unstable until carbs hit your system? Same, babe. Enter: Vegan Lentil Dal, the delicious hug your stomach didn’t know it needed.
It’s warm, spicy, comforting, and protein-packed—just like your dream man, but without the ghosting.
Made with pantry staples and bold spices, this dish saves your wallet and your mood.
Perfect for when you’re pretending to live in an ashram, but actually crying over emails.
You simmer red lentils, garlic, and turmeric into creamy, cozy magic that screams inner peace.
Serve it over rice, naan, or straight from the pot—because we all eat standing sometimes.
Vegan Lentil Dal Recipe
A creamy, flavor-packed vegan dal with red lentils, garlic, and bold spices that simmer into total edible therapy. Quick, hearty, budget-friendly.
Ingredients
- Red lentils masoor dal – 1 cup
- Water – 2 ½ cups
- Onion chopped – 1 medium
- Garlic minced – 4 cloves
- Fresh ginger grated – 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon
- Garam masala – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon adjust to taste
- Oil coconut or olive – 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tablespoons for garnish
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon optional but wow
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils until water runs clear. Drain and set aside like the emotionally unavailable guy you’re finally ignoring.
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them pop like your inbox after Monday.
- Toss in onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and slightly golden. Add garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant.
- Mix in turmeric and garam masala. Let everything mingle for 30 seconds like gossip at brunch.
- Add lentils and water to the pot. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Cover partially.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils turn creamy and thick enough to impress.
- Add salt and lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro like you’re hosting a dinner party for your therapist.
- Serve hot with rice, roti, or by the spoonful in bed. Judgment-free zone.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 14 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Folate: 36%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Vitamin C: 9%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add spinach in the last 5 minutes for bonus nutrition (and to feel morally superior).
- Swap water with veggie broth for deeper flavor.
- Leftovers thicken overnight—great for scooping with naan.
- Freeze portions for lazy weeknight wins.
- Add chili flakes if you like it hot (no judgment if you don’t).
