Is Mageiro free to use?

Yes! Mageiro offers a free plan with access to hundreds of recipes, basic meal planning, and a smart shopping list. Upgrade to Premium anytime for the full experience.

Can I customize recipes for dietary restrictions?

Absolutely. Set preferences like vegan, gluten-free, keto, and more during onboarding. Mageiro filters recipes to match your dietary needs.

How does the grocery list feature work?

When you add recipes to your meal plan, Mageiro compiles all ingredients into one organized list. Check off items as you shop — no more forgotten ingredients.

Is Mageiro available on both iOS and Android?

Yes! Available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. Your account syncs across all devices seamlessly.

Main Course

Mixed Dal Curry

Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this dal curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

1/4 cup Bengal gram dal
Moong dal (cherupayar) _1/4 cup
1 nos Onion — chopped
3 Green chilly — chopped
Turmeric powder _ 1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Ginger/garlic paste
1 tsp Oil
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
2 pinch Asafoetida powder
Coriander leaves
Salt, as needed

Preparation

Step 1
Pressure cook the dals with Turmeric powder, ginger / garlic paste and salt.Cool and open the lid.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil, allow to crackle Mustard seeds, chopped onions and fry till it turn brown.Then add green chilly, chilly powder and cook them well.
Step 3
Pour the dal in to the pan and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Add asafoetida powder, coriander leaves. Then close the pan with a lid for few seconds.
Step 5
Mixed Dal is ready, It is good with roti, chapati and rice.

Tip

The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.

Cook this in the app

Step-by-step cooking mode, grocery list, and meal planning — free on Mageiro.

Download on the

App Store

Get it on

Google Play

More recipes you might like

Main Course

1 Chicken Mast

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a thick, spice-heavy gravy built on caramelised shallots and coconut oil. This is the...

30 min|6 servings

Main Course

1-2-3 Sambar

A hearty lentil stew loaded with vegetables, tangy tamarind, and a freshly ground spice paste — Kerala sambar is thic...

20 min|4 servings|4

Main Course

1 Whole Chicken Masala Nirachathu

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a thick, spice-heavy gravy built on caramelised shallots and coconut oil. This is the...

1 hr|4 servings|4

Main Course

10 Minutes Veg Biryani | Vegetable Biryani

Fragrant basmati layered with spiced egg, caramelised onions, and whole spices — this Kerala-style biryani is cooked ...

15 min|5 servings|4.5

Main Course

Mixed Dal Curry

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

1/4 cup Bengal gram dal
Moong dal (cherupayar) _1/4 cup
1 nos Onion — chopped
3 Green chilly — chopped
Turmeric powder _ 1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Ginger/garlic paste
1 tsp Oil
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
2 pinch Asafoetida powder
Coriander leaves
Salt, as needed

Preparation

Step 1
Pressure cook the dals with Turmeric powder, ginger / garlic paste and salt.Cool and open the lid.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil, allow to crackle Mustard seeds, chopped onions and fry till it turn brown.Then add green chilly, chilly powder and cook them well.
Step 3
Pour the dal in to the pan and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Add asafoetida powder, coriander leaves. Then close the pan with a lid for few seconds.
Step 5
Mixed Dal is ready, It is good with roti, chapati and rice.

Tip

The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.