One pot chickpea and red lentil dahl is just packed with flavour. A delicious easy healthy and vegan recipe that's great served with rice or naan breads!
Folks, here's a tasty one pot chickpea and red lentil dahl for you today.
If you're familiar with my low fat Indian dahl recipe then I know you're just going to love this chickpea lentil curry!
This recipe makes a huge serving for 6 people.
Not only that, it's a great budget recipe and can be easily frozen too.
A recent trip to my local Asda Supermarket inspired me to make this one pot curry recipe.
I just happened to be walking through the aisle of tinned foods and saw tins of chickpea and lentil dahl.
That got me thinking.
Surely I can help people make this as quickly, easily and as cheaply as possible and healthy too of course? Rather than buying a tin full of sugar and other artificial ingredients!
It's understandable that people reach for convenience foods when our lives are so busy nowadays.
I mean, I love my curries but sometimes I don't want to be spending ages preping, cooking and standing at the stove sauteeing each individual ingredient either!
That's where this one pot chickpea and red lentil dalh comes in handy.
You see everything goes into the same pot with no frying or standing over the pot involved!
The only things you'll still have to do is the prep but that's only 20 minutes or so. Then stir it occassionally.
Why You'll Love This One Pot Chickpea And Red Lentil Dahl
- Easy to make. Everything is cooked in the same pot cutting down on the washing up!
- Quick to make. Just 20 minutes to prep and the rest is cooking time.
- No complicated sides to serve it with. Rice or Naan breads are just fine.
- Perfect for freezing. You get 6 portions from this recipe so leftovers are perfect for future meals.
- Vegan, Gluten Free and low calorie. There's just 323 calories per portion (excluding rice or naan breads).
To Serve This One Pot Chickpea And Red Lentil Dahl You May Need....
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One Pot Chickpea and Red Lentil Dahl Recipe
I've made this one pot chickpea and red lentil dahl suitable to serve as a midweek family meal and to serve to kids too.
So you might want to add more curry powder or another red chilli if you want it to be a little spicier.
If you're making this with rice then cook that halfway through the cooking of your dahl.
And if you do have the time. And want to serve this lentil curry with naan breads why not make your own by using my tried and acclaimed home made naan bread recipe?
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
One Pot Chickpea and Red Lentil Dahl Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g red split lentils
- 1.4 litres vegetable stock
- 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 medium onion finely sliced
- 20 g fresh ginger finely grated
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 small red chilli finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 400 g can chickpeas rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils in a sieve under cold water and empty them into a large saucepan or casserole pot.
- Add the stock and tomatoes. Bring to the boil. Skim off any foam that has risen to the top.
- Stir in the onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, curry powder, turmeric and salt. Cover with a loose lid and leave to simmer gently for about 40 mins. Check and stir from time to time. Add more water if required until Dahl has thickened.
- Stir in the drained chickpeas.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan breads
David @ Spiced
I love recreating recipes based on canned (tinned) foods! The varieties of canned soups always sound really good, but more often than not, they all taste the same. It's fun to just come home and make it yourself! This dahl sounds super easy...perfect for these busy nights! Hope you and Lynne have a wonderful weekend ahead, my friend!
Neil
It's just a shame that so many people completely rely on these canned foods David. They're missing out on the joy of cooking and tasting their own efforts. Hope you have an amazing weekend too!
sherry
i love all these flavours. sounds great. cheers sherry
Neil
Thanks Sherry! It is a tasty one. If you get a chance to make it I'd love to hear your opinion. 🙂
angiesrecipes
I love all things beans and legumes! The dahl looks so comforting and perfect for the weekday meals.
Neil
Thanks Angie. That's exactly what I hope people will use it for. An easy comforting weekday meal. 🙂
Mimi
This is lovely. And so smart to make from scratch. I’d never buy this already in a can! Twenty minutes is nothing when you end up with a delicious and hearty meal like this one.
Neil
I think that people consider a dahl to be difficult because its an Indian food and they've probably only ever tasted it in a restaurant Mimi. Hopefully I've proved here how easy it is to make your own dahl at home. 🙂
Matt - Total Feasts
I have to say the UK is in a league of its own when it comes to convenience food. Compared to the US and Canada, British convenience food is everywhere and almost always 'fresh'. That said, like anything mass-produced it never tastes as good as homemade. I love a good Dahl, especially with the rain I've had near my house recently, this would be a perfect warming dish!
Neil
I remember as a student I used to buy a lot of convenience foods because I was lazy. Then I got fed up of the bland taste and started to make my own. I'd never go back to those convenience food days now. 🙂
Jeff the Chef
That sure does look delicious. I'm not sure if I've ever had dahl but I'd love to!
Neil
I think you would love it Jeff. It's just a wonderful staple dish of India thats really comforting and tasty. Filling too!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
I'm not a huge fan of curry, but those versions made with legumes are delicious to my liking! Love the idea of serving it with naan bread...which leads me to an idea of creating a curry flatbread. Strange, I know 🙂 Anyway, you've created a hearty and yummy dish!
Neil
Hey Ben, so glad you like it! I'm also looking forward to seeing a "curry flatbread" on your blog soon. 🙂
Kankana Saxena
This is full on protein packed meal. We make daal amost every other day but never cared to add chickpeas. Going to try that next time.
Neil
Thanks Kankana. We love our dahl here. I thought it would be a change to have some chickpeas in it and it was! 🙂
Shashi at SavorySpin
My weekday life is kind of hectic these days and take out or convenience foods just don't fill my taste requirements - but this sure would! I love quick and tasty curries like this - so filling and satisfying! Hope you have a great week, Neil!
Neil
Same here Shashi. Even though there's so many convenience foods nowadays they still don't taste as good as home-made to me! Plus you get plenty to freeze for future quick meals with this recipe!
Laura
Neil, this is my kind of meal! I actually love the large batch, since I could make a few lunches from the leftovers! All my favorite flavors here, and red lentils are so easy and quick! Thanks for the recipe!
Neil
I always try and make large batches of everything I cook if possible Laura to store in the freezer for future meals. It's not only time saving but its the frugal in me! 🙂
Glad you like the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😀
Kelly | Foodtasia
Neil, dahl curries are so comforting and satisfying - as well as delicious! Love this easy, healthy recipe for busy nights!
Neil
Thanks Kelly. You know I kind of wish I was having this today. I've prepared a salad and it's pouring with rain outside. Ha ha!
Easyfoodsmith
All kinds of dals are staple food in our house. But I never clubbed it with chickpeas. I am sure it must have tasted great. Some fried sliced onions on the top and a drizzle of ghee...i will be one happy girl to polish off this meal 😀
Neil
It's the same in our household. I make a dahl at least once a week. I made this one just last Sunday again, it was delicious.
Love the idea of those fried sliced onions on top and drizzle of ghee! Yum!
Judee
This recipe looks amazing ,and I love the Balti pans! I'm American so I will have to figure out how to convert the measurements.
Neil
Thanks Judee. You don't have to figure out how to convert the measurements. Click the "US Customary" in the recipe card. It's all done for you! 🙂