Indian Dal Recipes

Welcome to my collection of dal recipes from around India. Like Indians everywhere, dal, to me, is synonymous with comfort. We eat this soupy lentil dish nearly every day with rice or roti. It's not only soothing and delicious, it is also nourishing, satisfying and often easy to make.

My recommendations? If you're new to making dal start out with a simple dal, like this delicious and easy yellow lentil dal or tomato dal. Looking for a more restaurant-style dish? Try vegan dal makhani or dal tadka. Interested in a deeper dive?

Learn how Indians choose the legumes used to make dal with my comprehensive guide to Indian pulses.

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