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aasav’s famous meal prep dhal
A hearty, aromatic, and comforting red lentil dhal, perfect for weekly meal prep. This recipe starts with a fragrant tempering of whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and mustard seeds, creating a rich flavor profile. The addition of coconut milk makes for a creamy, dairy-free curry that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
recipe by
esi
mainIndian6 servingsvegetarianvegangluten freedairy free
1 / 2
15
prep (min)
40
cook (min)
55
total (min)
- •500 grams red lentils (dried)
- •3 medium onions, finely chopped
- •2 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- •1 400ml tin coconut milk
- •1 tsp mustard seeds
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •1 tbsp cumin powder
- •2 sticks cinnamon
- •8 whole green cardamom pods
- •2 tbsp vegetable oil
- •1.5 liters water (approximate)
- •6 servings cooked white rice