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 […]
Dal recipes - Indian lentil or dahl recipes - Recipes using dal
Dal fry recipe video | How to make dal fry | Simple dal recipe
Dal fry recipe with video and step by step photos. This simple dal fry is delicious, aromatic, healthy, comforting and can even be made by a novice cook. Dal refers to lentils and are a staple in most Indian homes to serve with steamed rice or roti. There are numerous ways a dal recipe can […]
Chana dal recipe | How to make chana dal fry | Bengal gram recipe
Chana dal recipe – Delicious, spicy and healthy chana dal fry to serve with rice or roti. Bengal gram or split skinned chickpeas are known as chana dal in Indian language. It is used in various Indian recipes – to make a dal curry, halwa, kheer, vada, pulao, masala powders and even used in curries […]
Mamidikaya pappu recipe | Mango dal recipe | Andhra pappu recipe
Mamidikaya pappu recipe – Learn to make andhra style mango dal recipe, a delicious tangy dal. Mango is called as mamidikaya in telugu and mango cooked with dal called as mamidikaya pappu. Andhra pappu is mostly made with vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, tomato, spinach and even with raw mango. Mamidikaya pappu is one […]
Dal makhani recipe | How to make punjabi dal makhani recipe
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 […]
Dal vada recipe | How to make mixed dal vada recipe | Chana 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 […]
Dal palak recipe video | How to make palak dal recipe | Spinach dal
Dal palak recipe 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 dish is served […]
Tomato pappu recipe | Tomato dal recipe | Andhra pappu recipe
Tomato pappu recipe – Tomato dal is one of the most cooked pappu varieties or dal recipes from Andhra cuisine. It is usually cooked with tuvar / toor dal, though it varies on individual’s choice. Tomato and dal are cooked together till mushy and then tempered with ghee or oil similar to dal tadka. Some […]
Cabbage kootu recipe | How to make cabbage kootu | Dal cabbage recipe
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 […]
Sorakkai kootu | 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. Step by […]
Beans curry recipe | 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 […]
Beerakaya pappu recipe | how to make beerakaya pappu recipe
Beerakaya pappu recipe. Most andhra restaurants serve a variety of dal dish in the vegetarian meal like this beerakaya pappu. These dal dishes would be with a vegetable, chilies and tangy tomatoes thus the dal tastes tangy, hot and tasty. This beerakaya pappu is one of the everyday andhra pappu dishes that is made in […]
Gongura pappu recipe | Andhra pappu recipe | Gongura dal
Gongura pappu is one of the delicious pappu recipe from Andhra cuisine. Red sorrel leaves are called as gongura in telugu. Dal and gongura cooked together makes this tangy dal gongura pappu. It is served with plain rice, ghee, pickle and papad or its variations. It can also be served with phulka or any rotti […]
Khichdi recipe | How to make khichdi | Moong dal khichdi recipe
Khichdi recipe – Easy one pot rice lentil dish under 30 mins. Khichdi also known as khichadi or khichuri is a comfort food that’s most commonly eaten all over India. As such it is not native to any regional cuisine and is made in so many different ways. The simplest way is to just cook […]
Bisi bele bath recipe | Karnataka style bisibelebath | Karnataka recipes
Bisi bele bath or Bisi Bele huli anna is one of the traditional Karnataka recipes that is prepared in almost every kannadiga’s home. The authentic recipe is a no onion and no garlic recipe, as it is a popular and special dish among the vegetarian folks who do not eat onions and garlic. It does […]
Dosakaya pappu recipe | 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 […]
Ven pongal recipe | How to make Khara pongal recipe with video
Ven pongal recipe – Pongal is a popular South Indian food prepared with rice & moong dal, either to a sweet or savory dish. Ven pongal or khara pongal is the name given to the savory version. It is offered to the GODS or diety as naivedyam not only in South Indian homes but also […]
Methi dal recipe | 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 […]