This easy vegan yellow lentil dal is a creamy Indian soup recipe that’s healthy, delicious, and comes together in one pot! It makes the perfect vegan comfort food dish that is flavorful and sure to satisfy!
My favorite Vegan Lentil Dal Recipe
… It’s still winter here in Germany. So due to these cold temperatures that seem to make everyone freezing, I thought it might be a good idea to share a recipe for this delicious vegan yellow lentil dal which will definitely warm you up.
I mean, is there anything better than enjoying a warming meal while wearing cozy clothes and fleecy socks cuddled up under a blanket on the couch?! I think there is almost nothing better than that!
Quick and Easy Yellow Lentil Dal
This Indian yellow lentil dal (or dahl, daal) is super quick and easy to make, using simple wholesome ingredients, and will be ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
Furthermore, you can easily make it ahead and store leftovers in the fridge. Then simply reheat for a quick lunch or dinner or even take it to work, or university the next day. However, you can also freeze this Indian lentil dish. So you have always a delicious soup on hand to thaw whenever you need a warming satisfying meal.
Healthy, protein-rich, so delicious!
I really love legumes like lentils because they’re very rich in micronutrients like magnesium and iron as well as in macronutrients like carbohydrates and protein, so this easy lentil soup nourishes your body perfectly!
Why you’ll love this recipe! It’s:
- Vegan, Plant-based
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Healthy
- Rich in nutrients
- Delicious
- Flavorful
- Quick and easy to make
- One of the best one-pot recipes!
But now let’s start with the recipe for this healthy, delicious, and nourishing yellow lentil dal!
If you try this easy Vegan Yellow Lentil Dal, please leave me a comment below sharing how you liked this recipe! And if you take a picture of your Indian lentil soup and share it on Instagram, please make sure to tag me @biancazapatka and use the hashtag #biancazapatka, so I won’t miss your post! Enjoy!
Yellow Lentil Dal (Indian Lentil Soup - Vegan)
Author:Ingredients
- 150 g yellow lentils
- 300 ml vegetable broth
For the Dal:
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- a small piece of ginger
- 1 tbsp vegan butter or oil
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp chopped chili or ½ tsp paprika powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala or curry powder
- 125 ml coconut milk
- ½ lemon (juice)
- salt, pepper
- a bit of sugar
Topping:
- fresh parsley
- cashew nuts
- more chili
Instructions
- Peel the onion, garlic, and ginger and chop them finely.
- Heat the vegan butter (or oil) in a saucepan. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger along with the other spices and seasonings. Sautée everything for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vegetable broth and lentils, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- As soon as the lentils absorbed most of the liquid, stir in the coconut milk.
- Season with lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and a bit of sugar to taste.
- Allow to steam for a few minutes more, until the lentils are soft.
- Add some more water or coconut milk, as necessary.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, toasted cashew nuts, and chili as desired.
- Serve with fresh homemade naan bread or with rice or just as it is.
- Enjoy!
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Hi Bianca, I love your red lentil dahl recipe and so many more on your site, but I am finding it impossible to find yellow lentils for this recipe…? Is there another name I should be using to look for them? Thanks!
Hi Sonia!
Maybe you can look out for “mung dal lentils”. This is the only other name I know. Hopefully this will help you! 🙂
Such a good recipe! However as I do with most recipes I have to add more spices because it taste a little bland with the amount listed on the recipe. I added about 2.5x more spices (that’s an estimate, I just eyeballed it and kept adding until the taste was right) and 2 extra cloves of garlic, don’t worry it’s not too much 😉. The coconut milk and lemon squeeze was a great addition as well 😋
Hi Josi!
I’m trying my best to give you good amounts of spices. Some like it more spicy, others like less. I’m happy you liked the meal after spicing it up. 🙂
No way you can cook lentils for 15 minutes and then simmer for a few minutes. I will revise it myself to cook the lentils a bit first.
Please check your package instructions. If your lentils need longer cooking, then cook them longer! 😉
Hi! I made this and it was delicious! Do you happen to have the nutritional information, such as, calories, protein, and so forth, please? Thank you.
That’s awesome! 🙂
I am glad you love this recipe! ♡
You can find the nutritional information on the recipe card!
Best,
Bianca
Very easy to do and so tasty! Fantastic recipe!
I’m happy you liked the recipe! Many thanks! 🙂
I thought the taste of spices was a bit strong, and even though I do enjoy it, I was convinced that not everybody would like that. I used 3 times the amounts of all and added in the end a pressed out lemon which balanced out the spices in the end. It came out absolutely delicious. Thank you!
Yay, that’s amazing! 😀
I am so glad you loved this recipe!
Thank you so much for your great feedback!
Best, Bianca <3
I made this today and it was absolutely delicious! I think I should have soaked my lentils overnight as it took a long time for the lentils to get tender. Apart from this, everything about this is just yum! My four teenage kids wolfed it down which is always a good sign. Highly recommend this. Oh and double the ingredients as you’ll definitely want to go back for more.
So glad even your kids loved this dish! 🙂
Thank you so much for your gread feedback!
Best, Bianca <3
I made this recipe yesterday and added in 1/2 cup red lentils also to make it creamier, it was highly delicious and the spices were so balanced and yum!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🙂
This is my favourite dahl recipe 8n the whole wide world. THANKS X
So glad you love it! Thank you so much! 🙂
Delightful, full of flavor, and colorful. Added orange bell pepper, carrots, and cubed beets. Thank you!
So glad you love this recipe!
Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊
I make this recipe every other week, at least. It’s perfect!!!
So glad you love this lentil dal so much! Thank you for sharing your great feedback! Lots of love, Bianca 🙂
Hey Bianca! I’m going to try this recipe this week. Quick question – is sugar a necessary ingredient? Or is there a healthier substitute that would maintain the consistency?
Hi Roshni, you can leave it out or use another sweetener to taste! 🙂
Amazing recipe! I replaced fresh coriander with parsley and also added some leaves while cooking! Thank you for sharing
Hi Francesca, so glad you enjoyed this dal! Thank you for your feedback! 🙂 Lots of love, Bianca <3
Hi! How many servings will I get from this recipe? Thanks!!
Hi Alice, this recipe serves 2 people but you can also double the recipe if you like 🙂
Such a quick dal recipe thank you
So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Super easy to make and very delicious Bianca! With your filled flatbread it is just perfect. Thank you for the inspiration!
So happy that you like this flatbread recipe too 🙂 Thank you! <3
i eat vegan but my family doesn’t buuuut my mother wanted to cook something vegan for everyone and me and i showed her your blog and today she made the soup. it was so delicious for us all and i will certainly cook it again for my friends!
Hi Yannie,
So glad that your family liked this recipe too! ?
Thank you for your feedback!
Lots of love,
Bianca ❤️
Incredible! I added extra spices and could have eaten the whole pot. The cashews we’re great. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Regina??
So glad that you liked the recipe ??
I love cozy comfort food like this! And love the way you’ve style it – the sliced chili peppers on top are so cute!
Hi nisha ?
Thank you!
I‘m happy that you like the recipe and picture ?
Much love,
Bianca ❤️
This lentil dal looks incredible; such a great comfort food! I love that you included healthy and flavorful spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Amazing recipe Bianca 🙂
Thank you so much Ela!???
I‘m happy that you like the recipe!
Mich love,
Bianca ?❤️