{"id":738,"date":"2018-03-30T17:56:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T17:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/?p=738"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:17:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:17:44","slug":"vegan-turnip-dhal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/vegan-turnip-dhal\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Vegan Turnip Dhal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This easy & oil-free lentil turnip dhal comes together in less than 30 minutes. Serve it over basmati or brown rice for a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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When I was an Au Pair in the U.S. I lived with an indian host family. Before that, I was used to eating Schnitzel and other German \"delicacies\", so as you can imagine the Indian meals my host mum served every night were totally new to me - but I loved them. During the week we often ate rice or rotis with spiced vegetables - and dhal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever tried dhal? Dhal<\/strong> is an Indian dish<\/strong> made of lentils and various spices - so kind of a curry. <\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n

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And if I remember correctly dhal (or dal) actually means lentils. They are so many different types of dhal with different types of lentils but I like to keep it simple by using red lentils. Red lentils<\/strong> cook really fast compared to other varieties and they soften up quite a bit, giving the dhal a wonderful consistency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner in less than 30 min<\/strong> with hardly any work - sounds great, right?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spices are essential in the Indian cuisine. For this comforting vegan turnip dhal recipe I kept it quite simple by adding cumin, coriander, garam masala<\/strong>, a bit of cayenne<\/strong> and turmeric<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you happen to have some at home, go ahead and add a few curry leaves<\/strong>. I buy my spices at Asian stores as they are usually cheaper there compared to regular supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Usually, I make my dhal only with a few spices and tomatoes. But for this recipe I tried something new. How does dhal with turnips<\/strong> sound? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turnips are often underrated, but their mild sweetness and tender texture make them a perfect addition to dhal. They're also rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making this dhal not only tasty but also packed with nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Last but not least, let's add some coconut milk<\/strong>, cause coconut milk makes everything creamy and rich - like this turnip dhal. Along with the dhal, cook up some brown or basmati rice and enjoy this warming hearty dish for dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dal recipe is also great for meal prep<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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