Looking for amazing dal recipes? Look no further! Whether you spell it dal, daal, or dahl, this cozy Indian soup made from lentils and other beans has as many variations as there are regional Indian cuisines. Each one has a unique flavor profile, depending on where in the subcontinent it comes from.
Explore this section to find your favorite authentic, regional daal, like masoor dal, turmeric spinach dal, my mom’s simple moong dal, and more!
Frequently Asked Question
What are the types of dal?
When you think of dal, you probably picture lentils, but not all dal is made from lentils. Dal can come as the whole bean or split. Split dal literally means that the bean is split in half, which. makes it cook more quickly and break down into a creamier dish. Check out my Indian Dals page for pictures and all varieties!
There are actually many varieties of pulses that you can use for dal, such as:
- black eyed peas
- chana dal (chickpeas)
- green or yellow split peas
- kala chana (black chickpeas)
- masoor dal (lentils)
- moong dal (green or yellow mung beans)
- rajma (red kidney beans)
- toor dal (pigeon peas)
- urad dal (gram beans – pictured)