Puran poli recipe for beginners with detailed tips & tricks to make the best. Puran poli is a popular Maharashtrian sweet flatbread made with flour, lentils, jaggery and cardamoms. It is a festive delicacy and is made during most festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Holi. Vedmi, Bobbatlu, obbattu, holige, poli are the other names 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
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 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
Chana dal pulao recipe – Chana dal is one of the most protein rich lentil used in Indian cuisine. It is made by removing the outer skin of the black chana or the kala chana. It is used in various preparations like chana dal masala vada, chana dal fry, chana dal kheer, kootu and even Read More
Moong dal dosa are instant thin crepes made with skinned yellow lentils or moong dal & spices. These protein packed flavorful moong dal dosa will be an amazing addition to your breakfast menu. They not only taste delicious but are also super easy to make as the batter does not needed to be fermented like Read More
Cabbage vada recipe – Vada or vadai are deep fried snack made from ground lentils or dal and other basic ingredients. The most common one made is the medu vadai made with urad dal i.e skinned black gram. Cabbage vada are a kind of vadai that are again made with either mixed dals or only Read More
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
Ven pongal recipe with stovetop & Instant pot instructions. Pongal is a popular South Indian food made with rice & moong dal, either to a sweet or savory dish. Ven pongal or khara pongal is the name given to the savory version, which is tempered with ghee, curry leaves, black pepper, ginger, cumin & hing. Read More
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 Read More
Moong dal halwa is a classic Indian sweet dish made with moong lentils, sugar, ghee and cardamom powder. Moong dal halwa tastes not only delicious but is also aromatic and makes for a great celebration dessert. The mouth melting texture, unique aroma and taste is what makes this so special. Halwa is made very often Read More
Kala chana recipe – black chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. Kala chana are the desi variety of chickpeas that are brown to black in color. These are used widely in Indian cuisine to make curries, stew and even stir fry dishes. This post shares the details on how to prepare and cook kala Read More
Cabbage fry recipe – a healthy protein enriched cabbage vepudu made with moong dal. This lentil & stir fried cabbage dish is not only healthy & delicious but is also easy to make. It can be served with rice, phulka, roti or chapati. Cabbage is one of those veggies I use very often at home Read More
Dal paratha recipe – simple and easy paratha made with whole wheat flour (atta) and cooked dal. They go good for breakfast or lunch and even in the lunch box. They can be served with any pickle or a simple curry. These dal paratha can be made with an addition of veggies too and it Read More
Dosa recipe, Learn how to make dosa batter at home. This is a detailed post that will guide you to make dosas of all kinds – soft, crispy, restaurant style, home style and healthy dosas. No matter you are a beginner or an experienced cook the tips & tricks mentioned in this post will help Read More
Savory steel cut oats recipe – Simple, quick, delicious, healthy one pot lentil & steel cut oats recipe. Whole oat groats, Instant oatmeal, rolled oats & steel cut oats are some of the types available in the market. All of these have nearly the same nutrition profile except the whole groats & steel cuts have Read More
dal pumpkin goes well to serve as a side to chapathi, rice, puri, and dosa as well. It is packed with nutrition and is absolutely healthy. If you are new to using pumpkin, then I suggest trying this easy recipe. Pumpkin is often used to make curry, kootu, halwa , kheer and sambar. We add Read More
Kandi pachadi is a traditional Andhra style chutney or condiment made with toor dal, garlic, red chilies and spices. Andhra cuisine is well known for spicy and hot foods. We make a variety of chutneys known as pachadi for our everyday meals. This kandi pachadi is a traditional recipe which was made in the earlier Read More
