Dal fry is a basic Indian lentil dish cooked in spices. 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 be made, dal fry is a basic dish […]
Dal recipes - Indian lentil or dahl recipes - Recipes using dal
Chana dal recipe | How to make chana dal
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 […]
Tomato pappu recipe | 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 […]
Masoor dal 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 […]
Mamidikaya pappu recipe | Mango dal recipe | Andhra pappu recipe
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 […]
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 | Spinach dal | 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 […]
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 (Ridge gourd dal)
Beerakaya pappu is a andhra style dal recipe made with ridge gourd, tomatoes, toor dal & spices. Beerakaya translates to ridge gourd and pappu to dal or lentils. So beerakaya pappu is nothing but ridge gourd cooked with dal. Most andhra restaurants serve a variety of lentil dishes in the vegetarian meal like this beerakaya […]
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 | Dal khichdi
Khichdi recipe – Dal khichdi is an easy one pot rice & moong lentil dish made under 30 mins. Khichdi also known as khichadi or khichuri is a comfort food that’s most commonly eaten all over India. Most people refer khichdi to be the food for babies and the sick as it is bland in […]
Bisi bele bath recipe | Bisibelebath | Karnataka recipes
Bisi bele bath or Bisi Bele huli anna is one of the traditional Karnataka recipes that is prepared in most kannada speaking homes. 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. The authentic […]
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
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 […]