Paruppu Usili is a tasty and very healthy dish. High in protein and tastes excellent. Enjoy!! - 42.3359

Green chilly & coconut sambar is a plain, simple and tasty dish. Try and enjoy! - 46.634

These spicy, fried breads called Urad Dal Pooris (and sometimes called Urad Dal Kachoris) are a popular roadside snack in Rajasthan. Uraddal can be obtained at any Indian grocer. Serve these tasty breads with hot Pumpkin and Potatoes Marwari Style, Date and... - 44.6633

Wish to add some protein to your meals? Try these lentil and bean recipe. Chef Bhal Dave presents easy to make, vegetarian lentil and bean dishes that are nutritious and scrumptious to eat. Just get hold of the six types of lentils and nine types of beans and... - 82.6239

This gram needs to be soaked the night before. It also needs very careful picking since it often has in it small black stones indistinguishable from the gram itself. After you have picked it, wash it well and soak it in 5 cups water. The next morning, put the... - 44.3262

Festive season is the time to forgo all your inhibitions and gorge on yummy delicacies. Bhal Dave here presents a wad of Gujarati delicacies that can be easily prepared at home using lentils and beans. Scrumptious and simple, even you can stir up these... - 41.6689

Creamy Punjabi dal - 50.6207

These fast and delicious fritters are a yummy way to get the best of both health and taste. However, making this requires quite a few skills. Once you have the batter at hand, the next big step is to make small morsels of it and drop it from the palm of your... - 85.3439

These golden-fried lentil fritters are delicious with a dollop of green mint chutney and tamarind sauce. However, if you are looking for a secret recipe to make your fritters all the more crispy, then look no further. This video recipe shows how to make... - 80.0022

Full of flavors and fun to eat, fritters make for great finger foods that can be eaten straight from hand. This video recipe details how to make the perfect better mix for yummy bhajiyas. Just grab all the ingredients and get mixing them. And yes, don't... - 90.4439

Bhajiyas are perfect tea-time snack that are ideal for a cold, rainy day. This video shows how to blend garlic, green chili, ginger and cumin to make a flavorful paste that helps jazz up the spice quotient of any fritters. Just make sure you get the... - 86.3189

The very thought of piping hot tea in one hand and savory bhajiyas in another is good enough to get any one drooling. Never mind if you don't know how to fry the perfect fritters, this video recipe details step-by-step instructions on how to fry fritters... - 86.0939

What hot dogs are to America, bhajiyas are to India. Nothing does better justice to a steaming hot cup of tea than crispy fritters pairs best with spicy mouthwatering condiment. Split grams make yummy fritters that makes for delicious snack. This recipe... - 92.7522

Rainy season is the time to stay indoors and pile you plate with yummy fritters and glut on them. This video recipe shows how you can savor crispy, deep-fried pakoras with green chutney and bread slices. Just fry some batches at home and enjoy the splashes of... - 86.0189

A healthy and nutricious Indian pancake made from whole moong dal and served with a delicious coconut chutney. - 42.7858

Lentils are prepared almost daily in many Indian homes. They are rich in nutrients and equally tasty. This particular combination of spinach and lentils is one of my favorite meals. I like to eat dal palak with fresh baked bread or over steamed basmati rice... - 32.7939

If you enjoy eating Indian dals then you will relish the dal makhani. This is a very famous dish in the Indian cuisine. You can garnish the dal by adding cream to it. You can serve the dal makhani with hot rice, roti or naan. Watch the video for the amazing... - 125.533

Deep-fried fritters have always been irresistible. The moon dal fritters are no exception. How often you like to snack on something, but somehow failed to find the right combo. Bhal Dave's moon dal fritters are the perfect answer. Bhal Dave explains each... - 70.5079

One of the best ways to pile up your plates with both health and taste is to nosh on lentils. And what better than a fill-you-up bowl of nice and different bhugi dal. This recipe video shows how to stir up a potful of this sindhi delicacy at home. Just go for... - 108.244

Soak the dhal. Boil it on a moderate fire in three cups of water. Add the turmeric and green chillies. When it becomes quite soft, drain out any water still left. Then put in butter or ghee and pomegranate seed powder while it is quite hot. Shake the pan and... - 32.651

This Liquid Moong Dhal is a filling complement to your main dishes which may be rice or Indian breads. Just try this flavorful bean preparation for you next meal. Your suggestions for this Liquid Moong Dhal are welcome. - 44.554

1. Wash, mix and soak Dals overnight 2. Pressure cook Dals with 1 tbsp Ginger paste( approx 7 whistles and then on sim for about 10 minuets, 1 tsp Salt (or as per taste) 3. Mash the daal in the cooker and add some water.( Gas is on sim all this... - 39.3202

Sprouted moong dal curry is healthy, nutricious and a real treat to eat. - 39.8652

Dal Makhani is a popular Indian main cuisine. - 58.9364

Soak the gram dal and rajma for 5 hours, Chop the green chillies, ginger, onion and tomato. Put the urad dal, gram dal and rajma in a vessel, add 2 teacups of water and cook in a pressure cooker. Mash very well with a big spoon and boil again for 20... - 38.5265

Very hearty, wholesome and healthy combination of dal and methi together. Very simple, easy to cook but tastes just fabulous with roasted garlicky smell in it. - 35.6361

Are you looking for an excellent side dish to go with your meal? Here’s the simple and easy sukhi chana dal recipe that is absolutely delicious. Channa dal cooked with onion, capsicum and spices is an easy to make yummy delight. - 42.2761

This Dal Bati recipe is one that you could try the next time you decide to have a barbecue. Hot Spicy dal served with roasted whole wheat dough, this is absolutely delicious and yes, healthy as I decided to use the grill instead of deep frying them. - 27.5117

Preparing Dal -------------- 1. Wash, mix and soak Dals overnight 2. Pressure cook Dals with 1 tbsp Ginger paste, 1 tsp Salt (or as per taste) 3. When Dals are done, take 1/3rd of the dal and blend it in the blender 4. Lightly mash the remaining 2/3rd dal... - 42.2562

A very easy Moong ka Khilma recipe that is just perfect for a delicious meal. Add to the taste of your meal with this lentil cooked with spices recipe. Enjoy the traditional Indian taste and flavor with the quick Moong ka Khilma recipe. - 31.9543

The delicious Indian dessert of the Moong dal halwa made easy for you. This popular dessert is lentil paste cooked with sugar and milk. The perfect recipe to a great dessert, just right for the special party you were planning for the weekend. - 33.5978

Very simple and easy to make and very very healthy dish. A perfect comfort food tastes heavenly with plane boiled rice. Kids just love its nice thick and creamy texture! - 37.2844

Have you tried cooking Chana Dal? A common dal used in Indian cooking, it is really healthy and full of protein. Here is a video showing you how to prepare this dal. A simple recipe and the use of a pressure cooker enables you to prepare this quickly. - 117.851

This Dry Urad Dhal tastes yummy ! Try out this delicious bean dish with rice or roti and you're going to love the taste. Your suggestions for this Dry Urad Dal are welcome ! - 34.7087

Lentils are one of the staple foods all over India being cooked with differently as per regional tastes. Here is a recipe to make Dal Fry that is simple to make using boiled lentil or dal, vegetables and seasonings. Great with rotis or rice! - 116.759

Dal Makhani is the king of all lentils (dals) in India and another must have when dining at any Indian restaurant. It is made out of whole urad dal (black lentils) and rajma (red kidney beans) which are typically super hard to penetrate but when cooked slowly... - 46.495

Soak the moong in water. Boil six cups of water and put in the moong. When it is nearly cooked, add all the other ingredients, and continue cooking on a moderate fire, till the moong is quite tender. - 28.5418

Tasty preparation of black eyed beans (lobhia) cooked with spices. - 37.5105

1. Clean and soak gram and beans separately for at least 4 hours. 2. Boil kidney beans. When half cooked, add gram and oil and boil till both are well cooked. 3. Heat half the ghee. Add cumin seeds, sliced ginger, sliced onion and chopped garlic, and fry till... - 45.8248

Indian cuisines have a variety of lentil recipes that are cooked in many ways. Those who are trying out Indian lentil, here is a lentil recipe which is a delicacy of Punjab state in India. Chef Manjula is sharing the recipe for this most sort after dal with... - 126.087

Heat 1 tbs oil to smoking point; add chopped onion, stew pieces and brown meat until it loses its red color. Add spices and dal or split peas. Add 1 cup water and cook in a pressure cooker 15 minutes after pressure is built up. - 25.3813

This Vaal Ni Daal Nu Pulaav tastes incredible ! Try this irresistibly seasoned rice and fried beans dish for your next meal ! Your suggestions for this Vaal Ni Daal Nu Pulaav are welcome ! - 45.3122

This Sambaar is a very good combination for idly, dosa and chapatti and puri. The same method can be done with masoor dal also. You can add any vegetables of your choice too like carrot, beans, cabbage. - 47.5912

Daal Ghosh (Beef Stew East Indian Style) is a mouth watering recipe which you would surely want to get to your guests attention. This great tasting and easy to prepare recipe will surely tempt you to serve to your loved ones. So make sure you dish out this... - 41.9215

I doubt, if there can be any better accompaniment for plain rice than this Home Style Veg Masoor Dal! Yeah, taken from my mom's cookbook and with my own improvizations, this Home Style Veg Masoor Dal has been winning the love of my family and friends for... - 51.1052

This sambaar can be had with plain wihite rice or any pongal varieties. - 36.984

My friends love this Dal Dhokli recipe. Dal Dhokli is a popular Gujrati dish. It is generally eaten during lunch. It goes well with plain rice. It is a good option for holiday cooking. Cook, share and enjoy this Dal Dhokli recipe. - 48.023

Chana Dal is mostly prepared by Indians. This dal is used for the regular daily cooking and is very high in protein. You can always add more Indian spices to make it more tasty. -

This Beans fry is a hot, crispy dish. Enjoy! - 44.3935

Beans Carrot Saute is a very easy and healthy dish for all family members. Enjoy!! - 40.5942

Pick the rajmah, wash it in a number of changes of water and then leave it to soak in enough water to cover for at least 6-7 hours and overnight if possible. When you're ready to cook, first prepare all the ingredients. Peel the onions, chop them into... - 42.6611

Heat ghee on medium heat and add mineral salt, cumin seed, and asafoetida. Cook until the spices’ aroma comes up. Add split mung, nori, and water and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cover with a lid for 20-25 minutes, or cook 15 minutes at... - 21.7215

1. Cut beans into small pieces. 2. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies and beans, and salt. 3. Cook on slow fire for 10-15 minutes. 4. Add raw tomatoes and remove immediately. - 30.7513

Bean Ki Tarkari has a great taste. Bean Ki Tarkari gets its taste from beans mixed with chilies and urhad dal. Bean Ki Tarkari is inspired by many food joints worldwide. - 31.0074

Dry Roast Coriander seeds,Bengal Gram,jeera,cinnamon till it releases good aroma and keep it aside.In the same pan dry fry red chillies and then dry fry coconut.Allow all the ingrediants to cool and make a paste with a little water. Pressure Cook toor dal... - 37.0355

Soak black eyed beans for 3-4 hrs, add salt and cook until tender. Wash and chop spinach finely. Chop green chillies finely. Keep aside. Grind a masala by adding cumin seeds, garlic, peppercorns, coconut, dry red chillies and 1/3 tsp tamarind paste and about... - 46.9776

Also known as hot black bean sauce, it is a mixture of fermented soya beans ground with dry hot chillies. A substitute for soya bean paste is black beans (urad dal) boiled and mashed and mixed with Chinese chilli sauce. - 13.2902

I have to agree with Manjula, 'coz this is a very healthy side dish. This Green Beans and Peas dish is made with mild spices, and it nicely compliments kadhi or any dal. If you are a vegan or a vegetarian, then you would love it. Ok, you would love it even... - 147.516

Its Healthy! One has to try it! - 36.5428

1. Wash the vaal dal twice and set aside. 2. Grind the dry coconut finely with the help of half a cup of water. Grate the fresh coconut and with 2 cups hot water put it in a mixer to obtain thick coconut milk. Strain and set aside. Throw away the squeezed... - 27.3116

Green Mung Beans are packed with proteins and are an excellent source of valuable nutrients. This curry is a great combination with Rotis/Chapathis. - 43.5224

A nice combination of dal and wheat dumplings. Great to cook on lazy days when not in mood to cook rice, sabzi. It includes dal, wheat roti, its a full meal by itself. - 40.6197

Toor dal is a commonly used lentil across India including in Maharashtra. Here is a recipe by Madhura to make Varan or toor dal stew with a few vegetables, spices and tempering. Good to have with plain boiled rice! - 115.847

Ranjani Shakar shares a crisp and flavorful sprouted moong and carrot salad recipe. - 88.1574

Wash ana soak the gram dal ana soy beans separately in plenty of water overnight. The next morning wash ana drain, then grind in a mixer with green chillies, ginger, yogurt and warm water, to make a thick paste. Add four tablespoons soy oil and salt. Keep the... - 41.6617

Heat oil in soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring, just to soften. Do not brown. Add cumin and coriander. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Add... - 101.739

Healthy food use as main course or lentel(DAL) - 51.7544

This is a very famous south indian side dish. All vegans luv this dish for its taste & nutritional value..In Tamil "paruppu" means "dal/lentils" and "usili" means "Broken Crumbles". Hence named it as 'lentil crumbled veggie curry'.This can also be prepared... - 46.5264

1. Cook masoor dal in a little butter, add vegetables, salt, pepper and 4 cups water and cook in a pressure cooker. 2. Sieve 3. Add chopped vegetables and pepper, cook and serve piping hot - 28.5915

1. Soak the dal in water for 3 hours. Drain. 2. Heat the oil and fry the onion for 3 minutes. 3. Add the vegetables and tomato and fry again for 3 minutes. 4. Add the ginger, turmeric, coriander and chilli powders and salt and mix well. 5. Add the soaked dal... - 41.1962

1. Cook long beans and potato till tender. 2. Fry urad dal in 1tsp oil and fry till light brown and keep it aside. 3. Grind coconut, chillies and tamarind paste by adding about a cup of water to a coarse paste. 4. Now add the fried urad dal to the ground... - 40.6988

In a large vessel, take water and bring it to a boil. Add rice vermicelli in it and cook till soft. Drain excess water and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard. When they splutter, add cumin seeds, urad dal and chana dal, saute till the dal are golden... - 42.1337

This Indian Lentil Vegetable Soup comes packed with protein from the lentils, and vitamins from the vegetables. It is obviously healthy, and it will a very satisfying dish. It is a fabulous soup for lunch, especially if served with Indian flat bread. Watch... - 143.363

Dry roast all the ingredients (except the turmeric and salt) in a pan until lightly coloured. Grind everything to a fine powder. Store in an air-tight container. Serve with hot rice and with little oil or ghee. - 36.1047

Heat 1 tsp oil, add vermicelli and roast on a medium flame till golden brown. Remove from pan and keep aside. Chop the vegetables Heat oil in a skillet and put mustard seeds. When they splutter, add black gram dal and chana dal and fry till golden brown. Add... - 42.132

This rice is authentic South Indian rice made on several occasions. It is simple and tastes really good. Watch the video to learn about the different ingredients and method of preparing it. -

1. Pressure cook dal and mash well. 2. Dice tomatoes, kohlrabi, chayote, potato,onion, tomato, carrot, radish and beans and pressure cook. 3. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. 4. When they splutter lower the heat and add cumin seeds.... - 47.3563

Want a vegetarian protein rich soup for your diet? Chef Manjula has a lentil and vegetable soup from Indian cuisine. She uses a pressure cooker for quick boiling. The best part of the recipe is its seasoning; using whole cumin seeds gives a nice flavor to... - 126.089

Vermicelli Kitchdi is a very simple, quick breakfast. Vermicelli will be easily available in any indian store, can be bought and stocked for months. Try this and enjoy! - 48.604

Place the drained beans, cucumber, carrot, coriander, ginger, lemon juice and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside. Heat oil in pan, add the mustard seeds and allow the seeds to pop. Add green chillies, and fry a few seconds. Add asafoetida and remove from... - 41.6203

Masala Dosa - A delight from down south! Make this delicious South Indian Dosa with this recipe. Masala Dosa is famous all over the world for it's taste, size and the uniqueness. Originally coming from the Mysore in Karnataka, it has become popular among all... - 38.8126

Cabbage Saute is a very simple, light dish. Healthy and tasty, quick dish. Try it and enjoy!!! - 43.3515

GETTING READY 1)Soak dal and rice overnight and then grind them together into a batter of frothy pour consistency. 2)Add the baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly. Leave t it for some 30 minutes. 3)Take a griddle and heat on a medium heat.... - 41.1902

This same type of kurma can be done even with chicken or boiled mutton instead of vegetables. - 37.2607

An authentic Punjabi Dahi Bhalle recipe for you. Lentil dumpling soaked in yoghurt sauce is a favorite Indian dish that has come to be a favorite with all ages. The lentil makes it a high protein food that you could enjoy on any occasion. - 45.7695

Boil veggies of your choice a keep aside. Pressure cook Toor Dal, tomatoes green chillies & oniond for up to 4 whistles Soak handful Tamarind in 2 cups of water. Keep aside. Heat 1 tbs oil in a deep vessel. Add the boiled veggies & saute for a min Add the... - 40.1762

Idlis are soft, fluffy white, round discs that are a popular breakfast or snack in southern India. The method of making idlis is very simple maybe a little time consuming. Fermentation is the key to idlis turn cotton soft. If you live in a cold climate... - 48.8997

Potato song is one of the famous dish among the konkani community in the southern part of Karnataka. Using coconut oil gives an added taste to this wonderful dish. You can serve this dish with any type of dosa or idli or as a side dish with rice along with... - 42.0933

1. Boil gram. 2. Peel potatoes and boil. 3. Chop fine, carrots, cauliflower and beans. 4. Chop onions and green chillies fine too. 5. Heat 1 tbsp. oil. Add onions and green chillies. Saute. Add finely chopped vegetables. 6. Stir constantly till cooked. 7. Add... - 47.0016

Heat little oil and roast urad dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, pepper, jeera, methi seeds, khus khus, white til and dry red chillies. Grind to a smooth paste with freshly grated coconut, diced onion, garlic cloves, tamarind paste, jaggery (optional) and ½... - 46.39

If you are fascinated about curries, then you must try this simply incredible lentil and vegetable based fish curry. Quite popular in Bengali cuisine of India, the dish combines the goodness of lentils with waxy potatoes, aubergines, herbs and fish fillets. - 141.573

During Onam festival in Kerala, kuttoo Curry is a must. Kuttoo in itself means vegetable added with lentils which form the dish. Although there are varieties of koottu curry prevalent in southern India, this original dish of kerala wins over them all. Koottu... - 55.236

If you looking for a healthy, nutritious and vegan curry to go rice? Try this delicious Keerai Kolumb (Spinach lentil curry) It is so much like sambhar and yet different. You can modify the recipe adding any vegetable of your choice to the basic pigeon peas... - 64.6786

Alu (colocasia)/ palak (spinach) bhaji is a must on the festive occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The colocasia / spinach leaves are cooked and wonderfully blended in tangy tamarind and aromatic flavours of asafoetida, ground cumin and coriander. Tastes amazing... - 48.3383

This is the best-tasting veggie burger I have ever eaten! The spice and veggie combination gives a wonderful flavor and terrific texture. - 44.5319

For the curry 1. Cut all the vegetables (except green peas) into small pieces. 2. Boil all the vegetables except tomatoes. 3. Grate the cocoanut. Add 2 teacups of hot water and allow to stand for a little while. Blend it in a liquidiser and strain or pass... - 46.3475

Kerala Sambar is different from the typical Sambars made in the other South Indian states. Kerala Sambar is made using a mixture of different vegetables whereas the other sambhar is made using a single vegetable. It is an excellent curry with rice or with... - 54.1731

This recipe is a healthy recipe as Jackfruit seeds being a main ingredient in it. Jackfruit seeds would give you around 135 kcal/100 gms. It is a rich source of complex carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamins like vitamin A, C and certain B vitamins, and... - 46.744

Semiya/Vermicelli Upma is a healthy and easy to make dish. It is a good break-fast dish or can be even had an as evening snack. - 41.8479

Do you intend to revamp your taste bud and cook something herbal? Switch to organic food and prepare yummy Khichdi, a mix of rice and dal at home. With Anjali Patak you can cook this Asian delight for a healthy living. - 98.2061

Adai, the way I make it, is packed with protein and makes an excellent snack, school-lunch and an equally good meal. It can be served with Coconut Chutney, Butter, Sambar or for some, Jaggery! It is quick to make and unlike Dosa, it does not require as much... - 50.6809

Sopes pronounced "SOH-peh" are an amazing snack or light meal classified as antojitos ("little whims") in Spanish. Each geographical region has their own version of this south of the border dish originating in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Sopes are... - 59.4958