go to homepage

Homepage link

Best Dal Recipes (Indian Lentil Recipes)

Nov 5, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Looking for the best and most popular healthy dal recipes? Here is my collection of 20+ Indian Dhal recipes including tadka dal, dal makhani, moong dal, and more. Perfect for lunch, or dinner.

indian dal recipes collage

Indian cuisine is incomplete without the humble bowl of dal. In fact, it is a staple in almost every Indian household. The best part? You can make it in a variety of ways. For instance, the simple dal tadka to an elaborate dal makhani, panchratna dal, and more.

No matter which dhal recipe you choose to eat, it is sure to be delicious and nothing else! If you ask me what my favorite version of dal is, then I will vote for the humble bowl of arhar dal. It is not only delicious but also very nutritious; making it at home is a cakewalk too. All you need are a few basic kitchen essentials and 15-20 minutes in hand.

Not only me but my kids also enjoy having dal with jeera rice or perfectly steamed plain rice. From tur dal to masoor dal, chana dal, and more, you can use any dal according to your preference.

Jump to:

What to Serve with Dal?

Dal is best served with steamed rice or jeera rice with a dry sabzi and pickle and papad on the side. However, if you prefer bread over rice, you can have it with roti and naan.

20+ Best Indian Dal Recipes

Let's have a look at the 20+ Easy and healthy Indian Dal Recipes that you can make for your lunch or dinner at home.

restaurant style dal fry served in a bowl garnished with coriander leaves with a steel spoon and rice and onion salad on the side

Dal Fry Recipe (Stovetop & Instant Pot)

Dal Fry is a simple, comforting, Indian lentil recipe made with toor dal (yellow split pigeon peas), onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a few spices.

Check out this recipe

instant pot dal tadka served in a kadai with tempering on top and side of rice and pickle

Instant Pot Dal Tadka (Restaurant Style)

Dal Tadka is an easy one-pot pressure cooker recipe prepared with split pigeon peas lentils, assorted spices and cooked with pot-in-pot rice.

Check out this recipe

masoor dal(red lentil dal) served in a bowl with tempering on the top with side of salad and lime wedges

Red Lentils Recipe (Masoor Dal)

Masoor Dal or Red Lentils is a simple, extremely delicious and comforting dal cooked in the Instant Pot with pot-in-pot basmati rice.

Check out this recipe

Moong Dal Tadka served in a white bowl with tempering on top garnished with cilantro

Instant Pot Moong Daal (Split Yellow Lentils Soup)

Moong Dal Tadka recipe is a simple comforting Indian dish made from yellow moong lentils, onion, tomato and spices in instant pot pressure cooker or stovetop.

Check out this recipe

Gujarati Dal

Gujarati dal recipe is a unique tasting soupy lentil dish that has two contrasting flavors – sweet and sour.

Check out this recipe

Dal Makhani served in a steel bowl garnished with cream butter and cilantro

Instant Pot Dal Makhani

Restaurant style Dal Makhani is a one-pot, healthy, protein-rich curry recipe made with whole urad dal and kidney beans, cooked in a spicy, flavorful onion-tomato gravy along with few spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Check out this recipe

Instant Pot Chana dal Recipe (Split Chickpeas Soup)

Chana Dal is an easy Indian lentil recipe prepared with Chana Dal, assorted spices cooked in Instant pot pressure cooker or traditional Indian pressure cooker under 30 minutes.

Check out this recipe

dal palak recipe served in a kadai with a spoon and rice on the side

Pressure Cooker Spinach Dal / Dal Palak Recipe

Instant Pot Spinach Dal|Dal Palak is an easy, healthy one-pot pressure cooker recipe prepared with split pigeon peas lentils, spinach, assorted spices

Check out this recipe

Panchmel dal (Panchratna Dal pressure cooker) served in a kadai with tempering on the top and lemon wedge and onions on the side

Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Panchratna Dal) - Instant Pot

Panchmel dal is Indian dal prepared with five varieties of lentils or dals and is a great accompaniment for Indian flatbreads, rice

Check out this recipe

Raw Mango Dal

Mango Dal is a classic Andra dish made of yellow lentils cooked with unripe tangy mango pieces and some spices

Check out this recipe

fenugreek (methi) leaves dal with a spoon served in a bowl with rice and cucumber on the side

Methi Dal (Fenugreek Leaves Dal)

Methi Dal is a flavorful and delicious lentil dish made with toor dal, fenugreek leaves (methi), tomatoes, and Indian spices

Check out this recipe

Hyderabadi Khatti Dal

This Hyderabadi Khatti Dal is a tangy lentil preparation made with split pigeon peas or arhar/tuvar/tur dal with tomatoes, herbs, spices and tamarind.

Check out this recipe

Dill Leaves Dal served in a bowl with rice and salad ont he side

Dill Leaves Dal Recipe

Dill Leaves Dal is an easy and very healthy dal recipe made with split yellow moong dal, dill leaves and Indian spices in Instant pot pressure cooker.

Check out this recipe

Moringa Leaves Dal served in a steel bowl with fresh moringa leaves on side

Moringa Leaves Dal

Moringa Leaves Dal recipe is a comforting and an easy one-pot pressure cooker recipe made with moong dal, moringa leaves (drumstick leaves), tomatoes, indian spices.

Check out this recipe

Butternut Squash Dal served in a bowl topped with tempering and a piece of butternut squash on the side

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Dal

Butternut Squash Dal recipe is a comforting and an easy dal made in Instant Pot pressure cooker with toor dal (split pigeon peas lentils), butternut squash, tomatoes, Indian spices and cooked with pot-in-pot rice.

Check out this recipe

zucchini dal served in a bowl garnished with cilantro and side of steamed rice

Instant Pot Zucchini Dal

Zucchini Dal recipe is a comforting and an easy dal made in Instant Pot pressure cooker with masoor dal (red lentils), zucchini, tomatoes, indian spices and cooked with pot-in-pot rice

Check out this recipe

ridge gourd dal served in a bowl with poriyal and rice on the side

Ridge Gourd Dal Recipe

Ridge Gourd Dal is a comforting and an easy one-pot pressure cooker recipe made with moong dal,ridge gourd, tomatoes and indian spices and cooked with pot-in-pot rice.

Check out this recipe

whole masoor dal served in a bowl garnished with lemon wedges and cilantro with a spoon and white rice and salad on the side

Whole Masoor Dal Recipe (Brown Lentils Curry)

Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils Curry) recipe is a healthy and easy dal made in an Instant Pot pressure cooker with whole masoor dal, onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.

Check out this recipe

Lauki Chana Dal served in a bowl with cumin tempering on top

Lauki Chana Dal Recipe - Pressure Cooker

Lauki Chana Dal is a nutritious and healthy dal recipe prepared with Bottle Gourd (aka Lauki, Dudhi or Ghiya), lentils and few spices making it a perfect dish for a wholesome lunch or busy weeknights.

Check out this recipe

Other Recipe Collections to try from my Blog

If you’ve tried these easy Indian Dal Recipes or any other recipe on Indianveggiedelight, then don’t forget to rate the recipe. You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see the latest recipes!

Tried this recipe?Don’t forget to give a ★ rating below

20+ best indian dal recipes collage

Best Dal Recipes

Bhavana Patil

Looking for the best and most popular healthy dal recipes? Here is my collection of 20+ Indian Dal recipes including tadka dal, dal makhani, moong dal, and more. Perfect for lunch, or dinner.

5 from 2 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Calories :

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop

Keyword best dal recipes, dal, indian dal recipes

Tried this recipe?Share your photo and tag @indianveggiedelight or #indianveggiedelight

More 40+ Delicious Lentil & Beans Recipes

Leave a Reply Cancel reply