True Nature

Food for the Soul

True Nature

Plant based · Vegan · Mildly spiced

Handcrafted frozen dahls and vegan soups, made in Cape Town — oil-free, slow-simmered, and free from preservatives, added sugar or dairy.

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Our philosophy

Nothing but pure goodness.

True Nature began with a pot of dahl and fifteen years of cooking for friends and family. Founder Mark — a street photographer whose travels followed the aromas of Indian kitchens — built the company around a single conviction: time and attention are the most important ingredients.

Every recipe is 100% plant-based, prepared in a fully vegan kitchen, and made without cooking oil. No added sugar, no dairy, no preservatives, no artificial colourants or flavourants. Just legumes, vegetables, and carefully measured spice.

  • Oil-free
  • 100% plant-based
  • No added sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • No preservatives
  • Diabetic-friendly

The range

Six recipes. One principle.

Frozen at the peak of freshness in 500ml tubs. Thaw, heat, and serve with rice.

Tub of Dahl Makhani

Dahl Makhani

Urad dahl with coconut cream

Creamy, restaurant-style dahl — black gram lentils and kidney beans simmered with organic coconut cream, ginger and tomato.

R75 500ml
Tub of Dahl Yoga

Dahl Yoga

Pure urad dahl

Clean and gentle — urad dahl and kidney beans with fresh vegetable purée and subtle spice. No ginger, garlic or onion.

R75 500ml
Tub of Dahl Vegani

Dahl Vegani

Lentil and bean

Black lentils and beans styled on the flavours of makhani — mellow, hearty and quietly spiced.

R75 500ml
Tub of Chana Dahl

Chana Dahl

Split chickpeas

Split chickpeas slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic — warming and deeply savoury.

R75 500ml
Tub of Chana Masala

Chana Masala

Whole chickpeas

Whole chickpeas with freshly made tomato purée, onions and a measured blend of plant-based spices.

R75 500ml
Tub of Tangy Green Soup

Tangy Green Soup

Potato, spinach & split pea

Potato, spinach, split peas, carrots and leeks — bright, brothy and restorative.

R50 500ml

How to enjoy

Just heat and eat.

  1. 01

    Thaw

    Transfer the tub from the freezer to the fridge overnight, or defrost gently on low heat.

  2. 02

    Warm

    Heat through on the stovetop, stirring occasionally until steaming.

  3. 03

    Serve

    Spoon over basmati rice. Finish with fresh coriander or a squeeze of lemon.

Order & deliveries

Delivered fresh across Cape Town.

Deliveries between 11:00 and 17:30, within 25 km of the city centre. Please allow at least one hour's notice.

Call or WhatsApp 082 777 1100 Email mark@truenature.co.za Instagram @truenaturefoodcompany