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 toor dal, moong dal, chana dal or even with mixed Read More
Dal recipes - Indian lentil or dahl recipes - Recipes using dal
Masoor dal recipe (Red lentil recipe)
Masoor dal known as red lentils is one of the lentil or dal varieties that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is used by a larger population since it has the highest amount of protein compared to the other lentils. Masoor dal is often confused with kesari dal which is toxic and is bad Read More
Moong dal recipe | How to make moong dal
Moong dal is the most basic lentil dish made with yellow moong lentils, tomatoes & spices. This moong dal recipe will give you delicious & healthy dish that you can enjoy with plain rice, roti, Paratha, naan or even with any flavored rice like Jeera rice, basmati rice or Ghee rice. We usually serve moong Read More
Rajma recipe | How to make rajma
Rajma recipe – healthy, 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 Read More
Chana masala | How to make chana masala
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 and plain parathas or even with flavored rice like jeera rice or ghee rice. Chana masala is a common Indian term Read More
Dal makhani recipe | How to make punjabi dal makhani
Dal makhani recipe – One of the most popular lentil dishes originated from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Dhal or dal refers to lentils and makhan refers to butter. Dal makhani literally translates to lentils cooked with butter. Traditionally dal makhani was prepared by simmering lentils on coal fire for several hours. This Read More
Dal palak recipe | Spinach dal recipe | How to make dal palak
Dal palak recipe or spinach dal with video & step by step photos. Healthy, delicious and one of the most made palak recipes in Indian homes. Dal palak is lentils cooked with spinach & tempered with basic Indian spices. It is made in almost all regions of India with slight variations. This simple protein rich Read More
Methi dal | Menthi kura pappu in andhra style | Methi pappu
Methi dal recipe – andhra style quick and easy menthi kura pappu. Methi leaves or fenugreek leaves are called as menthi kura or menthi akku in telugu and pappu is dal. This simple dal can be served with plain rice, roti, ragi sankati or mudde, cooked millets or with phulka. To make methi dal, lentils Read More
Mamidikaya pappu recipe | Mango dal | Andhra pappu
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
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
Moong dal halwa recipe | Rajasthani moong dal halwa
Moong dal halwa recipe – Rajasthani moong dal halwa is a delicious festive sweet made of moong dal, sugar, ghee and cardamom powder. Moong dal halwa is most commonly made in Rajasthani homes for festive occasions like Diwali. This is usually served in Indian restaurants in a North Indian thali. Just like any other halwa, Read More
Cabbage kootu recipe | How to make cabbage kootu | Dal cabbage
Cabbage kootu recipe with step by step photos. Kootu is a dal / lentil based dish from South Indian Cuisine , often served with rice or phulka. To make cabbage kootu, dal and cabbage can be cooked together. But i have first cooked dal and then added cabbage just not to overcook it. Sharing the Read More
Sorakkai kootu recipe | Bottle gourd kootu | Bottle gourd recipes
Sorakkai kootu recipe – South Indian style bottle gourd recipe – sorakkai is one of our favorite vegetables at home. I often use it to make pappu (dal), pulusu, stir fry, chutney and pachadi. It goes very well with dal. sorakkai kootu is a nutritious side dish to serve with phulka or rice. find sorakkai Read More
Green gram curry recipe
Green gram curry is healthy, nutritious and makes a meal wholesome since they are fiber rich and protein rich. It is fairly easy to make and can be accompanied with rice or phulka or roti. After making pesarattu, I am usually left with some green gram which I refrigerate and use up the next day Read More
Tomato pappu | Tomato dal recipe | Andhra pappu recipe
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
Moong dal pakoda recipe
Moong dal pakoda recipe – Quick, crunchy and tasty pakora made with moong dal or skinned split green gram. Pakora or pakoda is one of the most enjoyed tea time snack in Indian sub continent. There are many kinds of pakoras made across India. Undoubtedly Onion pakoda is the king of pakoras. But there are Read More
Dosakaya pappu | How to make dosakaya tomato pappu
Dosakaya pappu recipe – andhra style yellow cucumber dal to serve with rice or chapathi. Andhra style dal recipes are mostly made with leafy greens or vegetables like palak, methi, gongura, tomato, gourds and cucumber. There are a few different ways of preparing pappu. One common method is to add all the ingredients and pressure Read More
Beans curry | How to make beans curry | Beans recipes
Beans curry recipe – This beans recipe can be used to prepare any variety of beans like French beans, cluster beans, Chinese long beans, lima beans, averakai. Make sure you use tender beans and devein them well if needed. To make this beans curry, I have used long beans also called as borabati. They taste Read More