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    Easy Indian Lentil Recipes (Indian Dal Recipes)

    Lentils, or "dal," are a cornerstone of Indian cuisine, providing a rich source of protein and comfort. Our easy Indian lentil recipes transform these humble legumes into delicious and nutritious dishes. In addition to regular dals like spinach dal or amaranth dal, you can use these lentils to make one-pot meals like kitchari or lentil pilaf.

    Easy to prepare and satisfying, these Indian lentil recipes are perfect for a healthy diet. Enjoy these hearty dishes with rice and bread for a complete meal.

    • Baked spinach balls with lightly crisp edges resting on parchment paper.
      Indian Spiced Spinach Balls (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
    • Close-up of creamy kale dal showing soft lentils and tender kale pieces.
      Kale Dal (Indian Spiced Lentils with Kale)
    • A collage showing red, yellow, and pigeon pea lentils in leaf bowls — a visual guide to beginner-friendly Indian dals.
      Best Lentils for Indian Cooking: Quick, Easy, and Beginner-Friendly Dals
    • Various Indian dals and lentils arranged in leaf bowls, showing different colors and textures.
      The Ultimate Guide to Indian Dal (Indian Lentils, Types & Recipes)
    • Pumpkin dal served in a bowl, ready to eat with rice or chapathi.
      Creamy Pumpkin Dal for Rice or Chapati
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      Instant pot pudina rice (mint pulao)
    • spinach lentil curry with rice in a bowl
      Lentil Spinach Curry with Coconut Milk
    • lentil chickpea curry served with rice
      Chickpea and Lentil Curry (Vegan & Gluten-free)
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      Instant Pot Dal (Indian Lentils) + Water Ratio & Time Calculator
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      Instant Pot Moong Dal - Simple Yellow Lentil Dal
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    • Wholesome millet khichdi served on a blue plate, made with vegetables and black-eyed peas, and topped with a spiced tempering.
      Millet khichdi
    • Millet Pongal
    • A bowl of Instant Pot Bisi Bele Bath garnished with cashews and spices, served on a green plate.
      Instant pot Bisi Bele Bath
    • instant pot toor dal tadka in a bowl
      Instant Pot Toor Dal
    • thotakura pappu in a bowl
      Thotakura pappu - Amaranth dal
    • A bowl of freshly cooked spinach dal garnished with a dried red chili, showcasing a vibrant and hearty dish.
      Dal Saag - Spinach dal - Palakura Pappu
    • A bowl of mixed dal tadka garnished with fresh cilantro, served on a decorative clay plate.
      Instant Pot Mixed Dal Tadka
    • A bowl of gongura pappu topped with tempering of dried red chilies and spices, served on a plate with cooked millet.
      Andhra style Gongura Pappu
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      Instant pot tomato rice with mung beans & curry powder
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      Easy potato lentil soup with kale (Instant pot & stove top)
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      Instant Pot Masoor dal (Indian Red Lentils Dal)
    • khichdi in a plate
      Easy Instant Pot Kitchari (Indian Spiced Lentils & Rice Recipe)
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