How about a high protein salad for Sunday brunch? Chef Manjula makes cabbage chana dal salad which doesn’t need any cooking. Its easy to prepare with just chopping and mixing. - 97.4697

Chop Cabbage into small pieces/cubes. Wash & Rinse. Add half cup water & boil cabbage in microwave for about 12 minutes. Soak Channa Dal in half cup water for at least 45 minutes. Heat 3 tbs oil in a deep skillet. Add mustard seeds and allow them to... - 34.6766

Soak 3 tbs Channa Dal in water for at least 45 minutes. Keep aside. Peel the skin of the snake gourd, cut the gourd in to small cubes, remove any seeds or pulp. Soak the cubes in warm salted water for 2 minutes. Remove & squeeze water out & dry the cubes on... - 38.4987

Want to make a simple and healthy dish which has both veggies and lentils? Here, there is a video on lauki chana dal, which is vegan yet protein rich and delicious. Chana dal is cooked separately as it takes longer and then mixed with sautéed bottle gourd.... - 113.877

Want a vegan wholesome dish that has both vegetables and protein? Well, watch this video where chef Manjula is making Chana dal lauki, its yellow lentil and bottle gourd curry. She makes it little spicy with some whole and powdered spices. Bottle gourds are... - 124.364

Its a most popular in sub continenet. Specially its common and most favourite for those are vegeterian. It is my favourite, and the dish with nan,fresh salad, and curd,really yummy,yummy. - 45.0127

Put the dalinto the pressure cooker along with the ginger, cloves, cinnamon, salt and turmeric. Put in all the water in which the dal was soaked. Put the cooker onto high heat. As soon as the pressure reaches maximum, i.e., the cooker whistles, turn the heat... - 43.0052

Pick, wash and soak the dals, all together in 4 cups water. It would be best if you let them soak for about an hour. If you soaked them overnight, that would be perfectly fine too. Heat the oil or ghee in the pan or cooker. This is another dal whose flavour... - 42.7609

Soak the chana dal for one hour Grind Channa Dal coarsely without adding water. Now transfer to a bowl and add chopped onions, green chillies or redchillie pd, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves ,coriander leaves,dill leaves, salt,rice flour . Mix all the... - 44.7725

This chutney is very easy to make and will be very nice with dosai and idly. - 43.2705

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

Soak the channa dhal in water for an hour. Into eight cups of boiling water, put the channa dhal and onion. Cook on a moderate fire for about an hour till the dhal becomes quite soft. Then mash and rub it through a sieve. Add butter, salt, turmeric powder and... - 39.2595

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. -

Soak the channa dhal in water for two hours. Boil it in four cups of water with one green chilli. When quite soft, drain and put the dhal on the fire for a minute or two to dry. Grind the dhal with the cumin seeds and chilli powder. Mix with all the other... - 41.0931

How about a Indian dinner which is both tasty and healthy? Try simple to make Masoor dal and stir fry cabbage, serve with rice & tortilla. Yummy recipe from the kitchen of US chef Bhal Dave. He impresses with his exquisite style of making it to perfection. - 63.1203

Want a simple yet delicious main dish to serve with Indian flat breads? This video on daal gobi is simple vegan main dish cooked in Indian style with seasonings and spices. Cooking chana dal is a difficult task as it takes long to cook them, so if the chef... - 125.752

You have always liked those hot naan with dal and curried cabbage, but you were unaware hot to get the perfect dish in home kitchen. All your problems will be put to rest by Bhal Dave simple and step wise method of cooking your favorite naan meals with dal. ... - 69.3772

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

The Chef shows how to make Channa Dal which is used as a accompaniment for puranpoli. It is also called Katachi Amti in India. It's really tasty and you can always make Channa Dal in your regular cooking as well. - 132.152

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

1. Skin the gourd, deseed it and chop into tiny cubes. Chop the onions and tomatoes finely. 2. Place the chopped onions and half cup oil in a pressure cooker. When the onions are soft and pink add the curry leaves; all the spices and ginger-garlic paste. Stir... - 25.3519

I cook this Cholar Dal recipe every Saturday. I like this healthy Cholar Dal because it is a high protein dish. It is a very common dish in the Indian homes. It is primarily eaten during Lunch. Cholar Dal goes well with rice, but it can also be eaten with... - 46.913

Its a pulse ( Daal ) recipe and nutritious. - 40.8852

Dal Makhani is a popular Indian main cuisine. - 58.9364

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

This curry is very easy to make and in weddings this is a must in Lunch menu. - 47.8592

There are hundreds of fritter recipes around the world but this dal vada recipe will beat them all. Maria has done a fabulous job in reproducing this Indian classic in her kitchen, showing that this dish has become an international favorite due to its crisp... - 111.91

Let me tell you this, the Mixed Dal Tadka is a super healthy Indian stew that goes well steamed rice or jeera rice. This dish has 3 different types of lentils going into it. It can be done under 30 minutes. Enjoy this video from Madhura! - 140.818

Dal pinni is an indian lentil preparation made with split yellow lentils and split bengal gram. The daal pinni is best served with rice or rotis and is cooked with water along with flavoring spices like red chilies, cloves, coriander, poppy seeds, mustard and... - 44.6764

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

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

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

Have you ever tried this wonderful Dhokar Dalna recipe. I often make it as a treat for myself. Try making the Dhokar Dalna for yourself and you will understand why I am so addicted to it! - 42.3805

In a kadai put oil,when it hot Put mustard seeds,channa dal,curry leaves and fry for sec. Then put onion,green chillies and fry till they turn to golden brown. Then add cabbage,haldi,water and allow till they are cooked. When it is cooked nicely and add... - 48.6694

Heat oil ,add mustard seeds,channa dal,uraddal ,curry leaves fry well for a sec. Then add onion and fry till brown colour Add cabbage mix well. Cover and cook for 5mins in slow flame. Add ground paste,sprinkle little water,salt and cook till dry. Garnish... - 47.5144

Soaked and boiled brown chickpeas, tempered with a classic South Indian mix of mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. - 45.6154

Grind Urad dal with Less water, till Smooth Paste. 2. Add Chopped Green chillies, Curryleaves, Coriander Leaves, Chopped Ginger, Cumin seeds, Salt, Cabbage, Rice flour and Gram flour to the Urad Dal Batter and Mix well. 3. Make Round Shape and Deep Fry in... - 24.9382

GETTING READY 1 In a bowl, soak 500 gms chana dal overnight. MAKING 2 Drain well. 3 In a grinder jar, add the dal and grind it finely. 4 Divide the ground dal into two equal portions. 5 In a pan, heat the ghee. 6 Add in asafoetida and fry until... - 48.2278

Ridge gourd is rich in fiber and very popular in Indian cuisine often with spices or seasonings. Here is a recipe by Madhura to make Ridge Gourd with Chana Dal, a classic Maharashtrian style dry curry. Great to enjoy it anyway! - 117.266

For Curry : 1. Add all ingredients and put it on steam for 30 minutes. For Chaat : 1. Crush the papdi into small pieces. 2. Make a tadka of moth, moong, black and green channa. Add masala to it. 3. Put 4-5 drops of lemon and garam masala. For Kofta: 1. Grind... - 42.3122

There are variations to this it can be done grating vegetables that can be sauteed. This is the most common dish prepared almost daily at almost all houses of Northern Karanataka - 30.4265

mix all the ingredients and make a thick paste. heat oil splutter mustard seeds,curry leaves onion(optional) asafoetida add it to the paste.go on frying until it turns to powder consistency on a low flame. - 30.6739

It is a common & most popular dish in sub continent,speccially for those are vegeterian. - 45.4275

The aromatic lemon rice can be an ideal meal for your lunch or dinner. All of you, who have tasted this rice preparation, must be knowing, how fabulous it is. You can easily recreate the similar lemon rice with the perfect guidance of chef Sanjay. Go through... - 148.853

1. Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds. 2. When they splutter add cut red chillies. Saute for few seconds. 3. Now add the chana dal and fry till golden brown. 4. Now add the chopped fenugreek leaves. Sprinkle very little water. Mix it well. 5. Cover and cook... - 45.4015

If you love to eat 'chaats', then you would simply love this spicy-savory snack. Crunchy, tangy, hot and sweet, this lip-smacking Indian street food is quite a breeze to make. Just gather up all the ingredients and get assembling this zesty snack at home. - 121.811

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

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

* Peel skin of potato and cut potato into small 1 inch pieces. * Chop onion, tomatoes and slit green chillies into 2. * In a pan pour oil and add the seasoning and fry till light golden colour then add chopped onion and fry for 2 mins then add ginger garlic... - 45.5267

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

This is a healthy dish made out of drumstick leaves. Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as Moringa, is the most widely cultivated variety of the genus Moringa. The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin... - 44.712

This is one of the side dishes from Mangalore, Karnataka, India. This is served as a side dish with rice. You can prepare the same dish with cauliflower with potatoes and onions or cabbage with potatoes and onions or by adding onions only or by adding... - 47.3102

Mangoes are exclusive tropical fruits that can be cooked from the simplest to the elaborate ways in any form. Check out chef Madhura showing how to make Raw Mango Chutney or Kairichi Dal in a typical Maharashtrian style using raw mango and chana dal as the... - 116.165

1. Boil corn, banana and dals. Add all the ingredients and prepare the filling. 2. Fill it in the bread vertically. 3. Decorate by making flags of curry leaves. - 28.8477

1. Soak chana dal in hot water for about 20 minutes or till it is nicely soaked. 2. In a rnixie, grind red chillies, green chillies, ginger and salt into a smooth paste. 3. Add the soaked chana dal and grind it coarsely using very less water. Some of the dal... - 38.9786

Rice dishes are varied in Indian cuisine with different flavors used in the making. Chef Aarsi shows how to make Lemon rice- a simple to make popular rice item from South India. Goes well with grilled fish! - 127.9

Rice & Lentil Pancakes has a lovely taste. Rice & Lentil Pancakes gets its taste from rice mixed with lentils and flavored with curry leaves. Rice & Lentil Pancakes is loved by many people around the world. - 42.4122

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

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

Snakeguard saute fry is a plain, simple, very easy dish to relish with any kind of rice. Quickly cook and enjoy!!! - 38.5815

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

Coconut rice is a favorite South Indian preparation, which can be served alone or with any side dish of your choice. The fresh taste of coconut makes the rice more flavorful. Watch this video to cook up a great menu for your dinner tonight. - 119.168

This is a type of rasam or soup which can be had with plain white rice. - 51.8149

Take rice in a bowl. Add salt, ginger, green chillies and yogurt. Mix well.(The rice should not be hot or warm when mixing the yogurt). Heat oil in a pan. Adfd mustard, When they splutter, add cashew and chana dal. Saute for a while. Add urad dal and saute... - 40.4726

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

Kadhi or spicy yogurt stew with deep fried flour dumplings is common across Maharashtra. Chef Madhur shows a typical Maharashtrian recipe to make Kadhi with flour Pakodas. Good with boiled rice! - 121.696

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

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

* Cook 1 cup basmati rice with 2 cups of water and 1/4 tsp of salt. * Heat oil in a big non stick pan and add mustard seeds and let it splutter, then add urad dal chana dal, 1 dry red chilli, curry leaves and onions, fry till golden brown. * Now add the... - 43.0633

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

Heat oil in a pan.When oil is hot add mustard seeds, let it crackle. Add Chanadal, urad dal, fry for sec, add garlic fry till they are golden brown Now add Jeera, red chillies , curry leaves, and remove the pan from stove. Add pepper powder, salt and mix... - 38.8512

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

Wash poha gently, add 1/2 cup water to poha soak for 10 minutes and drain the water Heat oil in a wok, add mustard seeds to splutter Add chana dal, curry leaves, hing, turmeric Add onion, chillies Stir fry till the onion till brown colour Add the poha, salt,... - 46.0299

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

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

* Method for doing puli kaaichal paste : * Soak the tamarind in 2 cups of water and leave it for 15 mins or heat in microwave for 30 sec. Then squeeze out and take 3 cups of the tamarind water. * In pan pour oil, put the dry red chillies cut into 2 pieces... - 48.6061

The Cereal Chivda is a perfect snack to munch while watching a game on TV. A whole bunch of different cereals go into the making this snack. It is mildly spiced, and quite indulgent actually. If you love savory snacks, then this is your thing. Enjoy. - 145.841

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

Because the South Indians grew a lot of lemons, thus evolved the Lemon Rice! It is a nice lemony dish that is healthy and refreshing on the flavor. The tangines can always be adjusted, not to worry. The Lemon Rice can be served with a host of different... - 121.31

Chivda is a traditional Maharashtrian snack made for Diwali and is called by many different names across India (namkin). - 47.069

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

If you have never tried this spicy eggplant chutney, you are really missing on a super foodie experience. Eggplant chutney is so yummy, that you would love to use it for your everyday meal. Whenever you prepare, make it in large amount, so that you can store... - 155.921

1. Soak channa dal for 2-3 hours. 2. Drain the water completely. 3. First grind 2 tbsp dal to a fine paste without adding water. 4. Now add the remaining dal and grind coarsely.(for 5-6 seconds) 5. Now take dal, onion, curry leaves, ginger, green... - 43.6139

Rava Idli is a variation of the popular South Indian breakfast item, idli. It is a speciality of the state of Karnataka in India and was invented by the popular restaurant chain, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) of Bangalore. - 44.8334

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

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

Ask a South Indian house wife what she does with left over rice and the answer will surely be “I make chitranna.” Or ask a south Indian what his mother or wife gives him to eat when he is making a long journey; the answer is sure to me “chitranna.”... - 134.969

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

This yummy lime rice recipe is both great tasting and easy on your stomach. You would love the flavor of lime and the curry leaves. Enjoy a healthy home made meal cooked right at home in no time at all. - 32.8827

This spicy eggplant dish uses comparatively less oil and it is cooked in a microwave until the final step. - 42.0259

Batata bhaji is a simple Maharashtrian savory potato dish with an amazing blend of flavours imparted by asafoetida, cumin, curry leaves and corainder leaves. Batata bhaji tastes best with puri and is a must have on all occasions including Ganesh Chaturthi. - 45.5305

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

How many of you crave for a spicy and crunchy snacks, particularly when it is raining or snowing outside? These lentil fritters are ultimate snacking items to enjoy these special moments with a fuming cup of coffee. Watch the video to learn the easy procedure... - 155.092

Finely chop the onions, chillies, ginger, tomatoes , potatoes, carrots into small pieces and keep aside. Heat oil and add mustard seeds once it splutters add channa dal, urad dal, and curry leaves. When they start to crackle , add peanuts or/and cashewnuts.... - 54.1723

Thuviyal or Thogayal is the Tamil word for ‘chutney’ or spread. It ranges from any combination of greens, or vegetables or totally herbal. The below recipe is of a herb which is called Solanum trilobatum, a common plant in South India known for its... - 45.4203

If you love the sour and tangy taste of raw mango, then this rice preparation is ideal for you. It is going to be a nice break from your regular menu. Mango rice is hot favorite in Southern part of India. To reduce the sour taste of mango, you might sprinkle... - 152.252

If you enjoy eating traditional Gujarati snacks, then you'll really love this one. The chef explains the recipe so nicely. It can be served with tea, as it tastes great. You can also bake it if you like but traditionally it is made on the pan. Watch the video... - 132.691

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

Melt butter. Add onion; simmer about 5 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients except rice, cornflour, lemon juice and curry powder. Cook till vegetables are tender. Remove bag of spices and coriander leaves. Liquidize. Pass through a sieve. Mix cornflour with a... - 41.3698

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