Vegan Red Lentil Dal Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this 5-star vegan red lentil dal – a comforting dish that's both easy to make and nourishing. Whether you choose to simmer it on the stove, use an Instant Pot, or let it slowly cook in a crockpot, this recipe promises a delightful blend of spices and the wholesome goodness of red lentils. Get ready for a hearty meal that's perfect for any day of the week!Hing tip:For dal, a pinch of hing (asafoetida) goes a long way. Start with a small pinch (around 1/8 teaspoon) and adjust according to your taste preferences. The potency of hing can vary, so it's best to start with a modest amount and add more if needed.
Ingredients
Red lentil recipe vegan Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) red lentils rinsed
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch (2.5cm) ginger grated
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes can be regular or fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Hing optional
- 1 tablespoon oil for stove method
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
How to make simple dal recipe Cooking Instructions:
Simple dal recipe with the Stove Method:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute.
- Stir in cumin powder, garam masala, hing, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add red lentils, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Masoor dal instant pot guide
How to make dal with the Instant Pot Method:
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and ginger.
- Add cumin powder, hing, garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add red lentils, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Cancel sauté mode.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set to manual high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow natural pressure release.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
How to cook red lentil dal in crockpot or slow cooker
Simple dal recipe Crockpot Method:
- In a pan, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for another minute.
- Transfer sautéed ingredients to the crockpot. Add red lentils, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, cumin powder, hing, garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Vegan Red Lentil Dal!