# Red Lentil Curry (Indian-Inspired Dal)

> Red lentils simmered with onion, ginger, garlic and spices. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @nico.recipes.

- **Source:** [@nico.recipes on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@nico.recipes/video/7293439231760944417)
- **Estimated total time:** 35 minutes
- **Serves:** 4
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Indian
- **Mood:** Comfort Food
- **Main ingredients:** Red lentil, Bell pepper, Coconut milk, Tomato, Garlic
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/red-lentil-curry-indian-inspired-dal

## Ingredients

- 1 × onion, chopped
- 15 ml oil, for frying
- 15 g ginger, grated
- 3 × garlic, grated
- 8 g curry powder
- 4 g ground cumin
- 2 g red pepper flakes
- 3 g turmeric powder
- 4 g ground coriander
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 g dry red lentils, rinsed
- 5 g salt
- 2 g black pepper, ground
- 4 g garam masala
- 1 × lemon, juiced

## Method

1. **Fry the onion** Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and fry for 3 minutes until soft.
2. **Add ginger and garlic** Add the grated ginger and garlic to the pot. Fry for 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. **Toast the spices** Add curry powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric powder and ground coriander. Toast the spices for a short minute.
4. **Add broth, tomatoes and coconut milk** Pour in the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
5. **Add the lentils and season** Rinse the dry red lentils and add them to the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. **Simmer the curry** Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and the curry is creamy. Stir occasionally.
7. **Finish and serve** Stir in the garam masala. Serve with a generous squeeze of lemon.

## FAQ

**How long does red lentil curry (indian-inspired dal) take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 35 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @nico.recipes on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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