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 combines black lentils, black chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and fragrant spices into a rich, satisfying curry. It's a cozy, flavorful meal that's perfect served over rice or with warm naan for scooping.

Updated at: Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:06:26 GMT