Black Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Black Lentil Curry Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried whole urad dal (black lentils); ¼ cup dried black chickpeas (see notes); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 large onion (finely minced); 2 inch piece ginger (finely minced); 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 2 teaspoons EACH: cumin seeds and ground coriander; 3 medium tomatoes (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon EACH: garam masala and curry powder; ½ teaspoon EACH: turmeric and chili powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 15 ounce can coconut milk

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:30min

This black lentil curry is everything a curry should be: warming, rich, and creamy with subtle earthy and nutty notes, and downright delicious! This black lentil recipe is reminiscent of the dal makhani from your favorite Indian restaurant - but we swap out the hefty amounts of butter and heavy cream for the velvety richness of coconut milk. The result is a simple-to-make and luscious curry that's packed with flavor!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:03:20 GMT