Chana dal recipe – Delicious, spicy and healthy dal recipe made with skinned split chickpeas, spices, onions and tomatoes. It goes well with rice or roti. Split skinned chickpeas is bengal gram and are known as chana dal in Indian language. It is used in various Indian recipes – to make a dal curry, halwa, Read More
Dal makhani recipe with stovetop and instant pot instructions. Dal makhani is a classic Indian dish made with whole urad dal, rajma, butter and spices. It is one of the most popular lentil dishes originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Dhal or dal refers to lentils and makhani translates to buttery. Dal Read More
Dal fry recipe with stovetop & Instant pot options. This dal fry is a basic Indian dish made by cooking lentils with spices. Dal refers to lentils & are a staple in most Indian homes. There are numerous ways a dal recipe is made. Dal fry is a basic dish that can be made with Read More
Masoor dal recipe with video and step by step photos. Flavorful, tasty and nutritious red lentil recipe. Masoor dal is one of the most commonly used lentils in Indian cuisine. It is used by a larger population since it has the highest amount of protein compared to the other lentils. Here is some quick info Read More
Moong dal is one of the most widely used lentils in Indian cuisine. Also known as yellow moong lentils, these are usually cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs & spices to make a side dish. This simple moong dal recipe will give you a delicious, healthy & protein packed side that you can enjoy with plain Read More
Rajma recipe – Delicious & flavorful curry made with red kidney beans aka rajma. In Indian cuisine, a lot of legumes are eaten regularly as they are the main source of protein & fiber. Lentils, chickpeas, peas, black eyed peas and red kidney beans are some of them used to make curries. Rajma chawal is Read More
Chana masala recipe – Chana masala is a delicious & flavorful Indian curry made by cooking chickpeas in a spicy onion tomato masala gravy. It can be eaten with basmati rice, roti, naan, poori, Bhatura and plain parathas or even with flavored rice like jeera rice or ghee rice. Chana masala is a common Indian Read More
Dal palak recipe or spinach dal with stovetop & instant pot instructions. Dal refers to lentils and palak to spinach. Dal palak is nothing but lentils cooked with spinach & tempered with basic Indian spices. It is a healthy, delicious and one of the most made palak recipes in Indian homes. This simple protein rich Read More
Methi dal recipe – Lentils cooked with fenugreek leaves, spices and herbs. Dal or lentil curry is a staple in most Indian households. We make lentils atleast 3 to 4 times a week. No one get bored eating it as there are numerous ways to make dal. Methi refers to fenugreek leaves & dal is Read More
Mamidikaya pappu recipe – Learn to make andhra style mango dal recipe, a delicious tangy dal. Mamidikaya is the telugu word for mango & pappu is dal. Mamidiakaya pappu is a dish made with raw mango, dal, chilies & spices. Andhra pappu is mostly made with vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, tomato, spinach and Read More
Dal vada recipe – How to make mixed dal vada in South Indian style using moong dal, chana dal and urad dal. To make festive time fun-filled and special, most of us prepare toothsome foods. Mixed dal vada can be made during any festivals or even as a tea time snack during the monsoon. I Read More
Cabbage kootu recipe made with dal, cabbage, spices and curry leaves. Kootu is a dal / lentil based dish from South Indian Cuisine. It is one of the most served dishes in a vegetarian meal in South Indian restaurants. Kootu is also made in many households for a everyday meal or even during festivals. It Read More
sambar recipe – sambar is a delicious thick vegetable lentil soup from South Indian cuisine. This recipe gives you the best sambar you can make at home with what ever veggies you have in hand. The recipe includes making your own sambar powder good enough for this recipe. You can serve this with rice or any other breakfasts.
Green gram curry recipe with Instant pot & stovetop instructions – Green gram also known as mung bean or whole moong dal is a lentil that is widely used in Asian cooking. This green dal is used to make curry, stew, stir fry, soup and even sweet dishes. Green gram is also sprouted and added Read More
Tomato pappu – Andhra pappu recipe. Tomato pappu is one of the basic dal dishes from Andhra cuisine. An Andhra meal is incomplete without a dal dish cooked with some veggie. Tomato pappu is eaten with plain rice, ghee and Avakaya (Andhra style hot mango pickle). This is the only recipe you will ever need Read More
Chole recipe with stovetop & instant pot instructions – Chickpeas cooked in a delicious, flavorful & spicy gravy. Punjabi chole served with bhatura is a favorite among many Indians and is very popular in Dhabas and North Indian restaurants. The combo of chole chawal & chole bhatura are simply irresistible & delicious. This post will Read More
Instant pot dal & rice with video & step by step photos – A step by step beginners guide to cook dal & rice together in Instant pot, an electric pressure cooker & multicooker. Dal & rice is a staple combo in most Indian homes. It is eaten in almost every region of India and Read More
Dill leaves recipe with lentils & tempering spices. Dill is one of the most aromatic ancient herb that belongs to the celery family. It is used in pickles, salads, stews, soups and stir fry dishes. Apart from adding a distinctive flavor to the foods, dill leaves also provide lot of nutrients. From the ancient times Read More
