This quick and simple, one-pot yellow lentil dal is hearty, flavorful, budget-friendly, and totally satisfying with rice and/or naan – perfect for busy nights and meal prep!

I’ve already shared recipes for a cozy green lentil dal and creamy red lentil dal – now meet their golden cousin: yellow lentil dal/dahl. Made with moong dal, these curried lentils are mild yet nutty, creamy, and easy on the stomach. Better yet, this recipe skips the extra steps of preparing a tadka, but still packs in plenty of flavor for a quick and easy midweek dinner.

Made with simple and inexpensive pantry staples in one pot, this one-pot lentil dal is a simple yet nutritious, delicious, comforting, and satisfying side or main. It’s packed with fiber and plant protein, and is naturally gluten-free, vegan, meal-prep friendly, and freezes like a dream. It’s proof that even simple ingredients can make something truly dal-lightful (pun intended)!

You might also enjoy cozy Kitchari (Ayurvedic moong dal recipe), vegan lentil soup, creamy eggplant chickpea curry, or sweet potato curry.