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

Soak chana overnight and pressure cook for 4 whistles by adding salt. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add 2 diced onions and fry till translucent. Keep aside. Now in the same pan, fry coconut for few seconds. Heat a tsp oil and fry black pepper, cumin seeds,... - 50.2976

Soak grams in water overnight. Pressure cook for 20 minutes. Drain and liquidise 1 cup boiled grams. Heat ghee, add cumin when they begin to splutter, add dry chilli, salt, channa water with ground channa and boil for 2 minutes. Serve hot. - 29.5086

Wash chana and soak for 8-10 hrs. Add potatoes and salt and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Heat oil in a pot and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add cut red chilli and fry for about 5 seconds. Now add the curry leaves and heeng. Pour cooked chana.... - 45.4083

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Wash the lentil and soak in water fortwo hours and boil. Keep aside till it cools. Make fine paste. Put sugar in a pot, add a little water and boil to make a thick sugar syrup. Heat ghee in a kadhai, add black and green cardamom seeds. When crackling, add... - 40.976

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Chana masala is an indian chickepeas preparation made with masalas in a gravy base. The chana masala can be served with rice or totis and is quite filling and savory. This chana masala recipe can be cooked in the microwave with coriander powder, garam masala,... - 42.081

his chana dish is perfect for all chana lovers like me. If you were looking for a nutritious and tasty chana preparation then this is the channa recipe for you! - 35.1878

Chef Manjula shows a very nutritious Indian curry dish that is high in protein and low in glycemic index. She uses a pressure cooker to cook chickpeas pretty easily and quickly. Kala Chana or black chickpeas and the spices can be easily found in all Indian... - 102.096

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Kabuli Pinid Channa has a defining taste. The lime witl black caradamons gives the Kabuli Pinid Channa a unique taste. Must catch it. - 39.4705

Soak Channa overnight or for at least 8 hrs. Pressure cook Channa up to 3 whistles. Add oil in a skillet, when hot, add mustard seeds & allow them to splutter. Then add jeera seeds , onions, ginger garlic paste, chillies & saute until onions turn... - 39.9375

One of our Family Favorite dish. Very healthy and nutritious and easy to prepare. Tastes best when eaten with bhatura, roti or rice! - 42.8073

Indian Chana Masala is one of the most popular dishes, specially among the vegetarians. This video shows the Punjabi style of this garbanzo bean curry. Take a look and try it out, you will love it if you are a curry fan. - 137.585

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cloves, cinnamon, green cardamom, bay leaves and cumin seeds. 2. Once the cumin seeds crackle, add ginger garlic paste. Saute for a while. 3. Add chopped onions and slit green chillies and fry till golden brown. 4. Add turmeric... - 51.9408

Looking for a quick recipe to prepare on a busy day? Well this video might just come handy. Delicious Wheat Dosa with Special Dal Chutney is an easy recipe since the dosa batter does not need any fermentation. Dal chutney makes for an excellent accompaniment... - 119.786

Soak the chana for four to to six hours in advance. Pressure cook the chana in six cups of water along with the onions and soda bicarb, till it is tender and well cooked. Grind all the masala ingredients into a fine paste. Add the potatoes and the masala... - 42.2987

This Damni Dhokla recipe is from my Granny's cookbook. A true Indian pick to dish out, this Damni Dhokla has my own variations to it, specially to appeal to my family! Give it a try and I am sure you will love it. - 45.3398

1. Heat the oil in a pan and roast the chana dal and urad dal till they become golden brown. 2. Add the red chillies and fry for 2 minutes. 3. Add the tamarind, peppercorns, jaggery and coconut and fry for a while. Cool for some time. 4. When cool, grind... - 30.4139

Chitranna is delicious South Indian style lemon rice, a dish that you can prepare in a jiffy especially after a busy day at work. It is a great way to use leftover rice. The video shows you the classic tempering for this tangy and spicy rice dish. Serve... - 87.6469

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

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

Heat 2 tblspn oil in a shallow pan , add asafoetida , add mustard seeds let it crackle then add split black gram ,split gram(chana dal). add dried red chilies, split green chilies (optional) ,curry leaves and cook for a minute till the grams change colour... - 35.941

Chef Manjula is making a Spicy Coconut Chutney or a Spicy Indian Coconut dip in her kitchen. For those who are not aware, it’s a very popular dish in South India and enjoyed with Indian snacks and breakfast dishes. So if you cook Indian food regularly, this... - 129.461

Peel the raw bananas and chop them roughly into slices and boil them in water along with salt and turmeric powder. Remove from fire when soft. Drain. Take a large thali. Place the drained banana slices on it and mash them. Add the mashed potato, salt, chopped... - 34.3485

Wash and soak rice for about thirty minutes. Drain and then boil in plenty of boiling salted water until almost done. Drain and keep aside. Heat oil/ghee in a shallow pan . Add a pinch of asafoetida. Add dried red chillies broken into two, urad dal, chana... - 30.2232

Coconut Rice is one of the most popular food items in South India. It is in fact the most preferred one, since coconuts are a staple and are used in almost all dishes is some form or the other. If you are a coconut lover, try this delicious traditional style... - 88.3738

IDLI : 1. Soak Urad Dal (skin removed black gram) and rice separately in the morning and grind it together to make a paste at night. 2. Mix it thoroughly, adding salt and water. 3. This mixture should be of a thick pouring consistency. 4. Keep the mixture in... - 45.7871

The Masala dish is a spicy and well loved dish at home. The explosive flavors of this popular dish is simply incomparable. Try this wonderful Masala recipe - 34.3654

This vegetarian dish originated in Punjab, a northern state in India. Kidney beans are an excellent source of protein and dietary fiber, making it an ideal ingredient in a vegetarian diet. For more recipes, visit www.deliciousindian.com. - 48.747

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Looking for a traditional Indian appetizer? This one will work for you perfectly. Katachi Amati is a regional specialty made with lentils and jaggery which gives it a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. Watch the video and treat your family to this dish,... - 97.2272

MAKING 1 Pick and wash the dal. 2 In a pan, put the dal with turmeric, salt and water. 3 Cook until tender. 4 In a frying pan, heat the ghee. 5 Add in the whole black cuminseeds, chopped onion and ginger, fry briefly. 6 Stir into the dal. SERVING 7 ... - 43.8778

Dal Makhani is a popular Indian main cuisine. - 58.9364

Mor kulambu, a dish from South India is surely a comfort food that you should be making when u have plenty of leftover curds. Easy to prepare and one of the south India's favorite foods, try this recipe and u will surely love it. Mor Kulambu is a wonderful... - 77.012

Surti Locho is a staple breakfast dish from Surat in India. Bhavna shows us how to make it in her own precise style. In my opinion, the Locho is the vegetarian equivalent of a lamb leg as it comes packed with protein. It is so perfect for breakfast. Enjoy! - 149.402

Its a healthy dish , Gram is most nutritious grain - 32.1906

Yummy Adai are rarely shared in my family. Everyone loves Adai which goes well with a number of dishes. Try this tasty Adai recipe for yourself. - 39.7146

For dosa: Soak urad dal, rice, chana dal and fenugreek seeds for 4 hours. Then grind to a smooth paste. Let it ferment for about 12 hours. Now add salt and mix well. If necessary add a bit of water to make it a medium thick batter. Heat a pan and prepare... - 47.9313

Wash chickpeas, soak in hot water for 24 hours, drain and rinse well. Combine all ingredients except oil and grind to make a thick paste. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over moderate heat. Drop teaspoons of mixture into oil and fry gently till cooked. Serve hot. - 35.0378

All you snack lovers will relish the gujarati dhokla. This is a traditional gujarati snack. It can be prepared in a few minutes. The chef shows how to prepare the dhokla mix. You must try out this recipe after watching the video. - 135.117

GETTING READY 1 Pick, and wash all the dals. 2 In a bowl, soak all the dals overnight. 3 Remove their husk. MAKING 4 In a pan, boil water. 5 Add in the dals, white cuminseeds, salt, asafoetida and ginger. 6 Cook until tender. 7 Stir in the curd,... - 46.2576

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Many South Indians living abroad crave for homemade Puliyogare. Watch this video and learn a very easy way to prepare the delicious tangy and spicy rice preparation, no matter where you are in the world and enjoy the flavor of home cooked food. This recipe... - 75.0182

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

For starters, this Fresh Chole Chaat will be a tad spicy, but you can always adjust the spice levels. It is healthy and it makes a good any time snack. I would love to munch on this when watching a game on TV. Learn how to make this dish from Manjula! Enjoy! - 148.43

Cut onions into small pieces and keep it aside. Blend green chilli with salt to make paste. Chop coriander and curry leaves finely and add them to batter. Heat oil in pan, add chana dal and fry till it is golden brown, add onion and sautee till onions are... - 28.5377

A nutritious yet tasty alternative to the boring diet snacks! - 35.4756

Diced bittergourd, cooked in a flavourful, aromatic gravy with peanuts..these act as a crunch in this recipe. Do note that I have added some coconut and jaggery in this recipe (which aint recommended much for diabetics)…but my dad is fussy…so as long as... - 49.7231

Kombdi Vade or Chicken Malvani is a non-vegetarian dish, which is quite popular in Maharashtra. The dish consists of the traditional Malvani chicken curry (including chicken pieces with bones), vade (like a puri, which is a fluffy, fried bread of wheat and... - 46.225

If you're in the mood to have pani puri, then this a must try recipe. Chef Bhavna shows us how to make yummy pani puri. This is a very famous Indian street food chaat. It's so flavorful that you should try this recipe. So, don't forget to watch the video. - 123.112

Bhel puri is to India what hamburger is to America. Spicy puffed rice tossed with veggies, crackers, spices, and tangy sauce makes for a filling, nutritious, delicious snack. Just toss up all the ingredients together to make for a lip-smacking Indian delight... - 111.185

If you love spicy food and looking for an appetizer that is healthy, spicy and delicious? Well, Chef Manjula has an Indian recipe that has all these characteristics, its spicy chole chaat. Chef also gives some good information on the taste of the dish for you... - 126.891

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

Heat oil in a pan or kadhai. Add urad dal,chana dal and cook it till it turns light brown. Now add asafoetida ,mustard seeds,cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add curry leaves ,red chilies,split green chilies and saute it for a minute. Add groundnuts and cook... - 42.7232

This is an easy recipe for a crispy fried tasty appetizer. It is made with Udad dal which is a white dal. When served hot right out of the kadhai, they literally melt in your mouth. It is a great tasty appetizer for a party platter. If you like you can... - 39.4431

Chef Manjula has a Chola Aloo Tikki recipe that is as good as regular aloo tikki but with a little extra protein. She is adding chick peas for a little twist keeping the delicious taste intact. They can be enjoyed by itself as appetizer or finger foods or can... - 126.932

Kababs made from minced mutton...a hot favourite starter/side dish...can also be enjoyed as a complete meal. - 48.9209

This mix of two Daals - Channa and Urud gives a totally different taste. Try and you will love it. - 53.7567

Wash and cook rice. Spread on a plate and allow to cool down completely. Separate the grains with a fork. (You can also use leftover plain rice) Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard. When they splutter, lower the heat and add cashew nuts/peanuts and sauté until... - 49.0055

Radhaballavi is a delicious Bengali bread, which is stuffed with Chhola dal (Bengal gram) paste. It is usually served as breakfast with Chholar Dal (Bengal gram preparation) or Alur Dum (spiced Potato curry). It is also a favorite food to celebrate the Durga... - 45.9473

CACCIATORE (" in the style of foragers") is one of the most popular Northern Italian recipes. To me it is true comfort food, perfect for a fall meal. I use an assortment of available vegetables with the back-drop of tomatoes. I usually use some sliced... - 52.4488

Idli is an amazing South Indian sort of dumpling. steamed rice cake. It is made by steaming batter — traditionally made from pulses (specifically black lentils) and rice — into patties, usually two to three inches in diameter, using a mold. Most often... - 62.6166

Hello everybody...I've been going through soooo many wonderful recipes on this website since the last few weeks and today i finally decided to post a recipe myself.Its a famous Hyderabadi dish called "Haleem" which is usually prepared during the holy month of... - 86.335