I sometimes feel that on this blog, I post my amazing special recipes that taste superb and are a real treat to eat, but tend to leave out the recipes for things that are relatively basic, that I make all the time.
This dal recipe- Indian style lentil curry, is one of those- I make this probably a few times a month, since it is quick to cook, takes minimal ingredients, my kids who aren’t the hugest fan of lentils don’t mind it, and it’s cheap.
Made from red lentils, if I’m being more ambitious I pair it with some Indian side dishes like curried veggies, chutney, and Indian style rice. But if I’m short on time and/or energy, just serving it with rice and a simple vegetable salad works as well.
Easy Dal Recipe- Vegan and Simple
Ingredients:
2 cups red lentils
5-6 cups water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder (I use my homemade curry powder)
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Boil up the lentils in the water, covered, until the lentils are very soft and falling apart. This can take 20 minutes or so, maybe a little longer.
2. Once the lentils have fallen apart completely, add the lemon juice, salt, and curry powder. Add more salt, lemon juice and/or curry powder as needed.
3. Serve warm.
Enjoy!
See- told you it’s simple. That’s why it’s become one of my lazy day staples.
What is your lazy day staple in your house, when you’re trying to be frugal? Ever make red lentil dal? What do you put in it?
Do you think this is a recipe you’d try?
