10 Quick & Healthy Dals to Pair Perfectly with Befach Rice

There is no meal more universally loved and comforting in India than a simple bowl of dal and rice. It's the ultimate soul food—nourishing, satisfying, and wonderfully versatile. But in our busy lives, we often don't have time for complex cooking.

That's why we've put together a list of 10 quick, easy, and incredibly healthy dals that you can whip up on a weeknight. And the perfect partner for every single one? A fluffy, nutritious bowl of Befach Wellness Low-GI, Fortified Rice. It provides the slow-release energy and essential nutrients to turn this simple meal into a complete wellness experience.

10 Dal Ideas for a Week of Delicious Meals

Pair any of these with a serving of our Low-GI Rice for a perfectly balanced plate.

1. Classic Tadka Dal (Toor Dal): The quintessential dal. Pressure-cooked toor dal tempered with ghee, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and dried red chilies. Simple, fast, and always a winner.
2. Quick Masoor Dal: Red lentils are perfect for when you're short on time as they cook very quickly, even without a pressure cooker. A simple tempering of garlic and onions makes it delicious.
3. Dal Palak (Spinach Dal): A nutritional powerhouse. Just wilt a handful of chopped spinach into your favourite dal during the last few minutes of cooking for a boost of iron and vitamins.
4. Simple Yellow Moong Dal: Light, easy to digest, and incredibly comforting. This dal is perfect for a light meal, seasoned with just turmeric, salt, and a simple jeera (cumin) tadka.
5. Gujarati Dal (Sweet & Sour): A delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors from jaggery and kokum or tamarind. It's a thin, soup-like dal that's both unique and delicious.
6. Tomato Dal: A tangy and flavourful dal from South India. Cooked with plenty of ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
7. Chana Dal Fry: Split chickpeas have a wonderful, nutty texture. Pressure cook them until soft and finish with a classic onion-tomato masala.
8. Panchmel Dal (Five Lentil Dal): A Rajasthani specialty that combines five different types of lentils. It sounds complex, but it's as simple as cooking them all together for a rich, complex flavor.
9. Homestyle Dal Makhani: A quicker, healthier take on the restaurant classic. Use whole urad dal and rajma, but skip the heavy cream in favor of milk or yogurt for a lighter but still creamy texture.
10. Sambar (Lentil & Vegetable Stew): While not a simple dal, a quick sambar made with toor dal, ready-made sambar masala, and a few of your favorite vegetables is a complete meal in itself when paired with rice.

Creating a Balanced, Healthy Plate

Combining a protein-rich dal with our Low-GI, fortified rice creates a complete protein and a balanced meal. This is the cornerstone of a healthy diet, as promoted by the Eat Right India movement from FSSAI. It's a simple way to ensure you're getting the sustained energy and nutrition your body needs, a key goal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.