There are some dishes that represent Punjabi cuisine, like none other. Dal Makhani is one of them. It is one of the most popular lentil recipes from North Indian Punjabi cuisine and is made with whole black lentils (urad dal or kali dal in Hindi) and kidney beans (rajma in Hindi). This Dal Makhani Recipe…

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Dal Tadka is a popular Indian lentil dish made with cooked arhar dal (husked & split pigeon pea lentils) or masoor dal (husked & split red lentils) mixed with a flavorful aromatic tempering (tadka) of spices like cumin, garlic, red chillies, asafetida and herbs in oil or ghee. This Dal Tadka recipe gives you a…

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This Rajma recipe is a lightly spiced, creamy and delicious Punjabi style curry made with protein rich kidney beans, aromatics like onions, ginger, garlic, fragrant spices and tangy tomatoes. My Mom’s recipe for restaurant-style Rajma Masala is a staple in our home, and after you try it I’ll bet it becomes one at yours, too.…

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I share our favorite South Indian Sambar Recipe which I have perfected over the years with video and step-by-step photos. Make this flavorsome, hearty and healthy South Indian vegetable-lentil stew with this easy method. Enjoy the sambar with snacks like Idli, Dosa, Medu Vada, uttapam or simply pair it with rice for a comforting, nutritious…

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Dal Fry is a delicious and popular Indian lentil recipe that is made with arhar dal (tuvar or toor dal in Hindi and pigeon pea lentils in English) together with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Relish our favorite dal recipe that is flavorful, mildly-spiced and creamy with roti, naan or your favorite steamed rice. I…

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Chana Dal is a healthy and saucy Lentil Recipe that’s perfect to serve with rice or roti. This recipe includes lots of bold spices, and is vegetarian, vegan, and easy to make gluten-free. Follow my simple step-by-step instructions with photos and video to make the best Punjabi style Chana Dal recipe from scratch! About Chana…

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This Khichdi recipe is a light and comforting dish made with rice and moong dal. Nutritious and light on the tummy, serve this healthy Indian cuisine with curd, raita or papad.

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Moong Dal recipe is a delicious, healthy and protein rich dish made from hulled and split mung beans or yellow moong lentils. Here I share two different recipes that feature tasty lentils: Moong Dal Tadka, with flavorful seasonings tempered in hot oil or ghee, and Moong Dal Fry, which includes lightly sautéing aromatics before mixing…

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The rich heritage and versatile cuisine of Karnataka in South India is as striking as any other regional cuisine of India. With an abundance of tasty dishes both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian, you will definitely miss onto something if you are not trying out this food culture. Some of the classic picks include Neer Dosa,…

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This comforting Green Moong Dal recipe includes whole moong beans pressure cooked and tempered with fragrant seasonings. It’s a healthy, satisfying Green Gram Curry that pairs perfectly with rice or roti. Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions and photos to make this Punjabi Sabut Moong Dal for a delicious lunch or dinner. About Green Moong Dal…

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Maa ki Dal recipe with step by step photos. At home all my folks are fond of black lentils (black gram or kali urad dal) or Punjabi kali dal recipe. This delicious and creamy Punjabi lentil dish is made with whole black gram (sabut urad dal), onions, tomatoes and the usual Indian spices. Comforting, filling and…

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Dal Bukhara, a rich, flavorful lentil preparation made famous by the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi can be rightly called as the close cousin of Dal Makhani. The major difference is unlike dal makhani, Dal Bukhara is made only with whole black gram (urad dal) sans kidney beans (rajma). The robustness in a Dal…

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The glossary or list of legumes and lentils or pulses names used mainly in Indian Cuisine is presented here. Pulses and legumes are an excellent sources of plant based proteins. In India most of the vegetarian population consumes a variety of legumes, pulses and their flours. So we have hundreds of recipes made with them.…

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