Iron-Rich Easy Dal

Name: Iron-Rich Easy Dal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: • 1 ½ cups black, green, or brown lentils (for red lentils, see notes); • 1 medium onion, small dice; • 1 tablespoon grated ginger; • 4 garlic cloves, minced; • 3 bay leaves; • 1 cinnamon stick; • 2 teaspoons cumin; • 2 teaspoons coriander; • 1 teaspoon garam masala; • 1 teaspoon turmeric; • Dash of black pepper; • ½ teaspoon red chili powder or sweet paprika; • 3 cups vegetable broth, plus more as needed; • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce; • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach; cashew cream or tofu cream or coconut milk

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Meet your daily iron needs with this Iron-Rich Easy Dal. When I want something nourishing, healthy, and simple enough for a busy weeknight, this is one of my go-tos. Made with lentils, warming spices, and tomatoes, it is a cozy, meal-prep friendly comfort meal with nutritionist tips for better iron absorption.

Updated at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:24:13 GMT