A creamy Red Lentil Dahl which is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and delicious. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make. This Masoor dal curry is done in 30 minutes and therefore perfect as a weeknight dinner and meal prep.
Comfort food is my absolute favorite and I can never say no to curry! Therefore, I created a new recipe for red lentil dahl (also known as Masoor dal curry). The recipe is creamy and rich because of the canned coconut milk, however, you can use any other plant-based milk for a low-fat/low-calorie version.
I love this dal because it is:
Dal (also spelled dhal, daal, dahl) is a term used for dried, split pulses. Dal also refers to Indian lentil soups which are important staple foods in South Asian countries, especially India. Masoor dal is actually a tiny red/orange lentil that cooks fast and doesn’t require any soaking.
This dal is super easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of effort. Check the video below to see all the instruction steps.
If you aren’t a fan of carrots, you can also use sweet potato or pumpkin. Other veggies that you could add to this curry are spinach, zucchini, eggplant or tomatoes.
I prefer using canned coconut milk, however, you could also use soy cream, oat cream or cashew cream to make the dal creamy, and flavorful.
This red lentil dahl contains only simple ingredients which are as follows:
Find the exact measurements below in the recipe card!
I found a great site that describes the health benefits of curry:
Turmeric is the spice that gives curry powder its yellow color and praised around the world for its medicinal qualities. The curcumin found in turmeric has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin also protects against heart disease and may prevent certain cancers.
Another primary ingredient of curry powder is ground-up coriander or cilantro seeds. Coriander seeds have blood sugar lowering effects and may help those with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels better. Coriander also acts as a digestive aid and is proven to aid those with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) lower the severity and frequency of their symptoms. It’s also shown to promote bone health and reduce cholesterol levels.
The other key component that makes up a large percentage of any curry powder recipe is cumin. Cumin, like coriander, promotes digestion and may help with diabetes. Cumin is also a rich source of plant-based iron.
To learn more about the health benefits of curry, visit this site.
Should you give this red lentil dahl a try, please leave a comment and rating below and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes! ?
If you like curry dishes, definitely also check out the following vegan recipes:
A creamy Red Lentil Dahl which is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and delicious. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make. This Masoor dal curry is done in 30 minutes and therefore perfect as a weeknight dinner and meal prep.
The post Easy Red Lentil Dahl | Masoor Dal Recipe (Vegan Curry) appeared first on Elavegan.