The Best Dal Ever by Dada Eats

Name: The Best Dal Ever by Dada Eats
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow moong dal or red split lentils; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, grated; 5 garlic cloves, sliced; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 (15-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes with their juices; 1 (13.5-ounce) can reduced fat coconut milk (or feel free to use full-fat if you prefer a richer dal); 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish; Naan, flatbread, quinoa, or rice for serving

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Cozy and nourishing dal made with yellow moong dal, warming spices, creamy coconut milk and a boost of veggies from fresh spinach. This beautiful dal recipe is packed with plant-based protein and fiber for the perfect, satisfying meal!

Updated at: Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:05:45 GMT