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
Dal recipes - Indian lentil or dahl recipes - Recipes using dal
Dahi vada recipe (soft & fluffy dahi vada)
Dahi vada are deep fried lentil balls dunked in yogurt, topped with different kinds of chutneys and then garnished with spice powders. Dahi vada is one of the classic North Indian chaat snacks that is sold as a street food across India. Dahi literally translates to curd or yogurt and Vada are deep fried lentil 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
Kandi pachadi | Toor dal chutney recipe
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
Moong dal dosa | How to make moong dal dosa
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
Beerakaya pappu recipe | 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 Read More
Gongura pappu recipe | Andhra pappu | 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 Read More
Sorakkai kootu recipe | Bottle gourd kootu
Sorakkai kootu recipe – South Indian style bottle gourd recipe cooked with lentils, spices and herbs. Sorakkai is the telugu and tamil name for bottle gourd. It is one of the most used veggie in Indian Cuisine. Bottle gourd is often used to make curries, halwa, kheer and even cooked with lentils. Kootu is a Read More
Cabbage vada | How to make cabbage vada | cabbage dal vada
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
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 Read More
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 Read More
Dalia recipe | Dalia khichdi | Broken wheat khichdi
Dalia recipe or dalia khichdi recipe or broken wheat khichdi. Cracked wheat, samba rava, godhuma rava, dalia are few other names to broken wheat. Since it is made of whole wheat grain, it is a good choice for those trying to reduce the intake of white rice or any refined grains. This dalia khichdi is Read More
Ven pongal recipe | How to make Khara pongal
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 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
dal pumpkin recipe without onion garlic (gummadikaya pappu)
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
palakura pappu recipe
palakura pappu recipe – Learn to make healthy spinach and dal curry. While using any leafy vegetables like palakura, menthi kura, gongura, pressure cooking them may not be a good idea since they get overcooked and most nutrients are lost. When it comes to making a pappu recipe for meal, I always prefer to make Read More
Chana sundal recipe for Naivedyam | Chana Guggillu
Chana sundal recipe for naivedyam. Sundal or guggillu is a stir fried South Indian dish mostly made with lentils. These are very commonly made in almost every house hold during some festivals as these are offered to the gods or goddess. Based on the family customs and traditions these are made for festivals. We make Read More
Dal paratha recipe
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