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Turmeric Lentil Dal recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
Yesica Andrews

Turmeric Lentil Dal Meal Prep That Makes Real Weeknights Feel Warm and Satisfying

This Turmeric Lentil Dal Meal Prep is an easy meal prep option that brings warmth and comfort to your weeknights. Perfect for batch cooking, this turmeric lentil soup combines simple ingredients to create a filling and flavorful red lentil dal recipe anyone can enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 282.1
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⅓ cup peeled split dried lentil (250 g), washed and drained
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cup water (750 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 inch ginger , minced
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • ½ red onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 green chilli , sliced
  • 1 tomato , peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 cup water (250 ml)
  • ½ lemon , the juice
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar

Notes

  • Lentils tend to absorb liquid. If you plan to enjoy the dal later and notice it has thickened, stir in some hot water to loosen the curry, then reheat and serve.