33 Reviews of Lentil Dal

From: Anu

On Feb 22, 2002

This recipe makes the best Dal I've had at home ever... and it's so authentic! It reminds me of the Dal I used to have at my best friend's place during my school days. The only possible change I'd make is to increase the amount of red peppers for a little more 'heat'. Also, you can omit the rice, and drink this as a wonderful lentil soup. It's great for when you have a really bad cold, and need something to warm you up. Thanks for sharing this one... I'm sooo gonna make it over and over!

From: Chef #745765

On Jan 30, 2008

I've never had Lentil Dal before. It was fairly bland to me, from my experience with curry type dishes. I do love the idea that it is a healthy vegetarian dish. I would make it again for myself since I love to eat healthy, but I would never make it for company or a hot date.

From: Seemefli

On Sep 18, 2006

Very easy to make and it tasted great!!! I omitted the cauliflower(not a fan) and didn't have tumeric but it was still very flavorful. My husband and I had it with some tandoori pork chops and rice.

From: Luv4food

On Oct 15, 2004

enjoyed this very much, I usually puree my dal, but this is much nicer. Thank you

From: Hadice

On Feb 11, 2009

This was a good standard. I felt like it was missing something...I can't put my finger on it. I followed another reviewers advice and added a sprinkling of garam masala, but I guess I didn't add enough. Made a nice healthy meal complemented by Indian Spiced Rice

From: Chef #348355

On Sep 2, 2006

Really good! Though I might prefer a bit more lentils and less cauliflower florets. But anyways... the taste is great!

From: Gingernut

On Sep 27, 2006

This is a family favourite in our house. I originally got it from Cooking Light but was happy to find it here on 'Zaar. I usually use 2 cans of diced tomatoes and double the ginger. I serve with basmati rice, a big dollop of plain yoghurt, and microwaved pappadums. I sometimes partially puree this. I usually use red lentils, but see in the pictures some people have used brown. Might try that for something different!

From: Frankieboy

On Sep 18, 2006

Lovely flavours,I,ll be having this again. Just serve with rice or Naan, it was delicious

From: 97grad

On Oct 17, 2006

I just made this for dinner, it was so easy and fast, I didn't add Cauliflower (didn't have any)and added ground coriander (didn't have fresh. I added a little more salt, to my taste. It only took about 15 min of cooking which was great. I love the colour, texture and taste. Next time I might experiment with adding other spices like garramasala and curry powder for added idian flavours. I love it thank you so much.

From: Leisah

On Dec 6, 2006

Garam Masala was essential. It was lacking something without it, I also used fresh jalepenos. I served coriander chutney available on the side as well and I made home made naan to go with it. I also used yellow split peas instead of lentils a little less lime juice and after everything was suatee'd I threw it in the crock pot.