Plant based • Vegan • Mildly spiced

Handcrafted vegan dahls and soups, made in Cape Town by a street photographer who fell for this food on his travels through India. Mildly spiced, 100% oil-free, and frozen for freshness — heat and eat whenever you need it.

Six flavours, always in stock

Dahl Vegani — Lentil & Bean

Chana Dahl — Split Chickpeas

Chana Masala — Mild Chickpea Curry

Dahl Makhani — Creamy Urad Lentils

Dahl Yoga — Nourishing Lentils

Tangy Green Soup — Pea, Spinach & Veg

R75.00 each · Order now →

About the chef

For more than fifteen years I made my dahl recipes for friends and family, long before they were ever for sale. As a street photographer, my travels through India left me with more than photographs — India’s food is traditionally vegetarian, so getting these recipes properly vegan (and oil-free) took a lot of trial and error to keep them just as tasty.

Since going vegan in 2017, everything is cooked oil-free, at the advice of vegan nutritionist Dawn McFarlain, who helps people manage type 2 diabetes through plant-based eating. Read the full story →

Heat & Eat Frozen vegan meals, Handmade No Oil or Sugar. Gluten-Free. High Protein & Fibre, No Garlic or Onion options. Indian style cuisine.
Healthy vegan food delivery in Cape Town. Diabetic friendly. Fresh ingredients, Delicious comforting dahls and soups. Heat and eat. Hare Krishna friendly options. Order online for delivery in Cape Town. 100% Plant based.

Diabetic Friendly Food
Welcome to True Nature Food Company. We specialize in handcrafted, mildly spiced frozen dahls and vegan soups made right here in Cape Town. Our mission is to provide healthy, plant-based meals that are as convenient as they are nutritious. Whether you are looking for a diabetic-friendly dinner or a gluten-free vegan lunch, our oil-free recipes are designed for pure goodness and flavour.

Pure & Natural Ingredients
All our food is free from added sugar, honey, preservatives, and artificial colourants. We are proudly oil-free, making our meals a top choice for those following a heart-healthy or whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet.

Frozen for Freshness & Convenience
Our 500ml tubs are perfect for busy professionals and families. Simply defrost and heat for a gourmet vegan meal in minutes. From our signature Dahl Vegani (Lentil and Bean) to our Tangy Green Soup, we offer six unique variants to keep your plant-based diet exciting.

Order Vegan Food Online in Cape Town
We offer fast delivery across Cape Town (within 25km of the city center). Further out deliveries on bulk orders can be arranged. You can also find our frozen range at selected Spar, Wellness Warehouse, and organic health stores.

How to Enjoy
Our dahls are best served with a side of basmati rice, quinoa, or fresh rotis. They also make a fantastic base for a larger vegan feast. Because they are frozen at the peak of freshness, you get the full nutritional benefit of our slow-cooked ingredients every time.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

 
 
 
 
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 Francesca Beebe 
 
 
 
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I met the owner of this company at a Wellness Warehouse where he was doing samples and I decided to buy some, I'm glad I did the Chana dhal was delicious and nicely packaged, we had it over two nights and it can be frozen.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sharyn Timkoe 
 
 
 
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Our family so enjoy the True Nature frozen dahl. Everyone has their favorite. My children love the Chana dahl, my husband the Dahl yoga and I, the Dahl vegani. It's so easy to defrost and warm up and is a lifesaver when I don't feel like cooking supper 😊
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 zaid abdullah 
 
 
 
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Lovely Gentlemen with good foods.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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AMAZING food, highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Genie O'Gorman 
 
 
 
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Amazing work wholesome meals. Highly recommend
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Carlien Neethling 
 
 
 
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The best vegan dahl ever!!! And the tangy green soup - amazing!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Zabeth Venter 
 
 
 
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Taste great
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

Retail stores that stock True Nature vegan food

True Nature Frozen foods are available at selected Spar, Wellness Warehouse, Organic Living and Chardonnay Deli stores. View the full store list here.

Frozen Vegan Food Delivered in Cape Town

10% DISCOUNT on your first order of frozen dahl or soup — automatically applied at checkout, no code needed!

FREE DELIVERY on your first Order over R 350.00 ( within 25km from Cape Town )
Use the coupon code 85ZZNB7D when you checkout and the delivery charge will be removed.

FREE DELIVERY on orders over R650.00 ( within 50km from Cape Town )

JUST HEAT AND EAT!

From our blog

• New Look, Same Tubs: True Nature’s Labels Have ChangedOctober 8, 2026
  If you’ve ordered from True Nature recently, or you’re about to, you’ll notice something different on our tubs and on our website. We’ve redesigned… Read more: New Look, Same Tubs: True Nature’s Labels Have Changed
• Vegan Catering for Corporate Events and Office Lunches in Cape TownSeptember 14, 2026
  Catering for an office is never as simple as it sounds. Someone is vegetarian, someone else is vegan, someone doesn’t eat gluten, and someone… Read more: Vegan Catering for Corporate Events and Office Lunches in Cape Town
• No Onion, No Garlic: Sattvic and Hare Krishna-Friendly Vegan Meals in Cape TownSeptember 14, 2026
  If you follow a sattvic diet, cook for the Hare Krishna community, or simply avoid onion and garlic for health or spiritual reasons, finding… Read more: No Onion, No Garlic: Sattvic and Hare Krishna-Friendly Vegan Meals in Cape Town