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Home » Vegan Main Dishes » Gloriously golden Red Lentil Dal {vegan + gluten-free}

Gloriously golden Red Lentil Dal {vegan + gluten-free}

Published: May 17, 2016 · Updated: Nov 3, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Gloriously golden Red Lentil Dal vegan gluten-free
Gloriously golden Red Lentil Dal vegan gluten-free
Gloriously golden Red Lentil Dal vegan gluten-free

This gloriously golden red lentil dal is the ultimate in comfort food. Fragrant, creamy and utterly delicious this simple dal recipe will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Red lentil dal recipe - this gloriously golden vegan dahl is the ultimate in comfort food | DeliciousEveryday.com

Dal, daal, dhal or dahl, whatever you call it is one of my ultimate comfort foods.

It also seems to be one of those polarizing foods.

Some people, like me, love dal for its comforting hug in a bowl qualities, while others deride its simplicity.

That and the fact that its made from lentils.  But dal’s simplicity is the main part of its charm.

If you belong to the camp that believed dal was difficult to make at home, let me tell you it isn’t.

In fact, this red lentil dal is ready in under 30 minutes.

The other charming thing about making this simple red lentil dal recipe is the beautiful aromas that fill the air.

The earthiness of cumin, the slight citrus notes of coriander seeds and the sweetness of cinnamon begins the act of comforting you before you even take a bite.

And did I mention that you can make this whole dish in just one single pot? I love recipes that let me cook without messing up the whole kitchen!

If you love one-pot recipes too, make sure you grab this free printable with all my most popular one pot vegan recipes.

Red lentil dahl with coconut milk - ready in 30 minutes this beautiful golden dahl is the ultimate in comfort food | DeliciousEveryday.com

We all know the health benefits of turmeric, and this dal is lovely and golden thanks to a generous helping of turmeric.

Some of the health benefits of turmeric include:

  • it’s a powerful natural anti-inflammatory – when I suffered recent back pain instead of taking anti-inflammatory medication I took turmeric tablets which worked just as well.
  • apparently, it helps ward off Alzheimer’s
  • contains anticancer properties
  • has a positive effect on cholesterol which also helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke

While naan is a fabulous accompaniment to this turmeric dal I like to make flatbreads as they are quick and don’t require time to rise.

I use this recipe here and slather it with garlic butter. Along with steamed basmati rice and fresh coriander (cilantro) and

Along with steamed basmati rice and fresh coriander (cilantro) and squeeze of lemon it’s the ultimate satisfying meal.

For a lighter lunch-time version of this red lentil dahl, I like to serve it with a side of watercress or rocket (arugula) or oven baked kale chips in place of rice.

So tell me, do you like dal? What is your favourite version?

(And don’t forget to snag your free copy of my favorite one-pot vegan recipes!) 

Still hungry? Check out some of my other favorite lentil recipes like this mushroom lentil salad, this 5-minute vegan lentil salad, or this creative take on vegan moussaka.

Vegan Red lentil dal - served with steaming rice and naan bread this vegan dahl is the ultimate in comfort food | DeliciousEveryday.com
Gloriously golden Red Lentil Dal vegan gluten-free

Red Lentil Dal

This gloriously golden red lentil dal is the ultimate in comfort food. Fragrant, creamy and utterly delicious this simple dal recipe is packed with flavor from turmeric and spices. And it will be on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, vegan
Keyword: how to make dal, red lentl recipe, vegan dal recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Delicious Everyday
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander (cilantro) roots and stalks finely chopped
  • 6 leaves curry
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced
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Instructions

  • Place a large pot over your smallest burner set to a medium heat. Add the olive oil (you can also use coconut oil or ghee) and the onions, ginger, chilli, tomato and coriander roots. Add a couple of pinches of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are sweet and golden, around 5 minutes.
  • Add the curry leaves and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to pop add the rest of the spices and garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add the lentils, stock and coconut milk and when it starts bubbling reduce the heat to low.
  • Let the dal bubble away for 20 minutes or so or until the lentils collapse and the dal becomes beautifully creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary and add a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 7mg
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This gloriously golden vegan red lentil dal is the ultimate in comfort food. Packed with turmeric this delicious meal is ready in under 30 minutes!
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