113 dahl recipes

A delicious rice dish made with green and red lentils, cashew nuts and seedless raisins.

Masur dal simmered with turmeric, ginger, and garlic, finished with a cumin and crispy onion tadka in ghee. A simple Indian lentil recipe that's warm, comforting, and ready in about 35 minutes.

Red lentil dal with a fragrant tadka of cumin seeds, onions, garlic, and cayenne fried in ghee, poured sizzling over smooth lentil puree. Classic Indian comfort food with bold spiced butter.

Red lentil dal with a garlic and jalapeno tadka, cumin seeds, garam masala, and turmeric. A simple, spicy Indian comfort dish ready in about an hour.

Red lentil soup with paprika, bay leaf, dried mint, and parsley simmered in beef or chicken stock until the lentils dissolve into a thick, velvety potage. Puree optional.

Moong dal pounded into a paste with red curry and kaffir lime, shaped into walnut-sized balls and fried golden. Served with a sweet rice vinegar dipping sauce. A traditional Thai snack.

Red lentil dal simmered with ghee, turmeric, ginger, and garam masala until thick and creamy. A comforting Indian side dish that comes together in one pot.

Red lentil soup with caramelized onions, dried mint, and paprika simmered in beef stock. A pantry-friendly soup that purees silky or stays brothy with tender lentils throughout.

Lentil kufta, a Middle Eastern vegetarian patty made with red lentils and bulgur, seasoned with sauteed onions, scallions, and red pepper. No-fry vegan appetizer shaped into balls or one big mound.

Brown lentil loaf made with red lentils, sauteed onions, cayenne, and nutritional yeast. A vegan, high-protein main dish that slices like meatloaf without any meat or eggs.

Tandoori duck marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, cardamom, and cayenne, then grilled and served over red lentils. Skinned for less fat, the yogurt marinade keeps the meat juicy and tender.

Chhole alu: North Indian chickpeas and potatoes in a tangy-spicy gravy with jaggery, tamarind, garam masala, and green chiles. A Punjabi street-food classic made vegetarian and satisfying.

A hearty vegetarian lentil chili simmered from red lentils, kidney beans, tomatoes, peppers, and fresh chili. High in protein and fiber, easy to make in one pot, and as fiery as you like.

Vegan eggplant dal with roasted eggplant folded into red lentils simmered with popped mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. A smoky Indian lentil sauce.

A fragrant South Indian curry powder toasted from whole spices: cumin, black mustard, fenugreek, curry leaves, dried chili, and urad dal, ground fresh. Keeps for four months in a jar.

Curried red lentil soup with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cayenne simmered until thick and creamy. An oil-free vegan soup that's naturally high in protein and fiber.