Indian Dal Recipes

For all those who misses the grand and gorgeous taste of Indian dal makhani, here is the simplest recipe to try with. This dish offers the authentic delicate taste of North Indian cuisine. You can serve this over rice or with Indian flat bread or even can... - 157.054

Anything that has to do with Moong Dal always reminds me of home. I love Indian food and this is easily one of my favorite dishes. Moong dal with spinach is very flavorsome, tasty and healthy dal dish, and Manjula shows us how to make it. Serve with plain... - 144.446

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. - 141.864

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! - 140.816

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. - 134.211

The combination of spinach and lentil is too delicious and too nutritious for all the health conscious foodies. You can prepare it easily after watching the video. It is a perfect comfort soup for a chilled afternoon. Enjoy this soup alone or with bread rolls. - 129.322

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... - 125.948

How about an Indian spicy and delicious snack to treat your friends? Chef Manjula is making a very traditional Moong Dal Pakora or fritters that are delicious and protein rich. This dish has a very nice crunchy outer texture and soft from inside. The dish is... - 124.907

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... - 124.362

Here is a Microwave Urad dal recipe for those who are not well versed with the conventional cooking style. It’s actually easier to cook in a microwave as it doesn’t need constant attention while the dal is cooked. Then, all it needs is Baghar or tempering... - 122.137

Vegetable curry is always a great meal! In this video, watch a step-by-step instruction to preparing a great meal of vegetable curry with dal. Filled with the goodness of mixed vegetables, the curry is made with soy milk. A great meal, with great flavors! - 119.951

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... - 119.709

Chef Manjula is on a mission to show us some very good lentil recipes and as a part of this she has brought a Indian Moong dal soup recipe. Its vegetarian, protein rich and delicious. This recipe has a unique flavor and a green color derived from the cilantro... - 118.801

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. - 117.85

In India it is a practice adopted by some people to stay away from tamasic vegetables like onion and garlic. Check out this recipe by Madhura to make protein rich Indian Dal Tadka without garlic and with healthy Indian herbal seasonings. A great vegan treat! - 117.836

If you want to make a quick nutritious meal, then khichdi is always the best choice. It is made of Whole Masoor dal which is rich in protein. To make this dish more nutritious, add mixed veggies of your choice.This is also healthier and tastier dish that can... - 115.736

No Indian meal is complete without this spicy lentil soup or dal tadka. It is a rich source of vegetable protein and you can serve it with rice or Indian flat breads. Often, I cherish a single bowl of lentil soup, by squeezing fresh lemon juice on top. Give... - 115.098

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.... - 114.572

A nice blend of Masoor Dal and Rajma! A spicy dal with a generous touch of butter and cream. Perfect party menu! - 111.397

GETTING READY 1. In a salad bowl add the wheat flour, bread flour, gram flour dal, chopped coriander, palak or spinach(if available) and cumin seeds. 2. Add oil, salt and chili powder and mix well. 3. Knead well without adding extra water to form a smooth... - 111.127

Looking for healthy, tasty and attractive kids recipe for coming winter then here it is - A perfect, shiny and pretty Moong Dal Halwa! Its loaded with lots of protein and calcium and if you reduce amount of ghee and sugar, its a perfect low fat and protein... - 110.756

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! - 110.283

Nice variation to regular dal. Very easy and gets ready in just 10 to 15 mts. Tastes super delicious! - 109.558

MAKING 1. Coat the bottom of the pressure cooker with ghee to to prevent dal from sticking to it. 2. Soak the mixed lentils or dal for 4-5 hours. 3. Add into the pressure cooker along with water to immerse it, cover with lid and steam on medium heat without... - 109.384

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. - 108.559

GETTING READY 1. Mix the rice and moong dal and wash it. MAKING 2. Add into the rice cooker pot along with 4 cups of water. 3. Add green chili paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt to taste. 4. Place the pot in the cooker... - 108.132

Have you ever tried making a lentil soup? You must watch the video to see how the chef makes this interesting and healthy soup. It is highly nutritious and very easy to make. So don't forget to check out the video. - 108.127

In the mood to have some nice and tasty snack, then you are at the right place. Check out these yummy dal samosas which is one of the most popular snacks of India. Chef Bhavna shows how to prepare the tasty dal samosas in a matter of few minutes, do check out... - 107.121

If you enjoy eating Indian cuisine then you will relish the dal fry. For Indians, dal is an important part of their meal. You can serve the dal fry with hot rice, roti or naan. Watch the video for the quick and easy recipe of making dal fry. I'm sure your... - 105.587

Chef Manjula is making a delicious Indian lentil recipe which is vegetarian and high in protein. Mixing different kinds of lentils produces an interesting taste. She is using a pressure cooker for cooking lentils faster although it can be cooked in a pan.... - 103.391

Anyone fond of Indian snacks, should surely try this recipe. It's so appetizing and your family and guests will love it. Chef Bhavna explains the recipe so well and patiently. This is a famous Indian snack. Don't forget to watch the video for the recipe of... - 102.84

Papads are thin, crispy Indian crackers that are staple in almost all Indian meals. Yummy papads deep-fried and served with spicy salsa, seasoning and spices make for a delish snack on its own. This video recipe shows how to deep fry papad in less oil,... - 101.843

Try this Rajasthani regional specialty of India for your next family get together. This recipe will sure make you savor the taste of real traditional Indian cooking. The blend of ingredients in this Rajasthani Dal Baati makes it completely irresistable.Watch... - 98.8926

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. - 97.4678

To those who enjoy eating lentils should definitely check this out. Chef Bhavna shows how to make the mixed lentil curry which is a very delicious dish. Lentils are rich in protein. You can serve the curry with hot roti or rice. Do check out the video for... - 94.9566

If you're in the mood to have some Indian chaat, then you must try this recipe. The chef adds various vegetables to the chaat. It's simple to make and you can add the green or tamarind chutney to give it a different taste. Do check out the video for this... - 93.8361

Looking for a spicy and mouth watering snack? We've got one right here for you. Watch this video now to learn how you can prepare this Chana Dal and Spinach Patties. This is certainly worth trying. - 89.2288

Watch this fantastic video that shares a recipe for homemade dal vadi. The video is demonstrated in a step by step manner with all the tips to make perfect dal vadis. These sun dried dal vadis are a great addition to a variety of indian recipes and make... - 87.7637

Dal chawal is everyone's favorite and combine it with dill pickle to make excellent platter. Bhal Dave shows quick recipes of dill pickle and moong dal. Now you no more have to miss home cooked food! - 87.3624

You would like to end your spicy weekend food fiesta with a simple khichadi and kadhi combination, but somehow get puzzled by the fact of making the perfect khichadi and kadhi. Bhal Dave simplifies it out in a way that even novice cooks can make the... - 77.4509

Looking for some quick-fixes to satisfy your hunger? Try adai dosa and dal vada. Chef Bhal Dave uses quick refrigerated batter to whomp up two easy delicacies that will appease your hunger in a snap. The next time you hit for the bag of potato wafers, reach... - 75.2592

Wish to treat your family delicious parathas? US Chef Bhal Dave makes exciting stuffed Indian parathas with cheese, radish and dal to tickle your tastebuds. Now dinner would be such a delight! - 71.5253

Easter is incomplete without eggs and Bhal Dave stirs in more spice with this exotic curried egg in dal. The curry can be easily prepared with available ingredients from kitchen cabinet. Try this tasty egg curry and serve to earn surprising and great comments... - 68.1009

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. - 63.1192

Dal Makhani is a popular Indian main cuisine. - 58.4992

This mix of two Daals - Channa and Urud gives a totally different taste. Try and you will love it. - 53.6443

Healthy and lip smacking breakfast menus would really give a great start to the day. May it be Indian style Khakhra with cheese topping, English Bacon or scrambled egg or assorted menus with Mung dal (Yellow lentils), you just have to stir your way to... - 52.9102

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... - 51.0249

This Dal plain curry is a simple, quick and tasty dish. enjoy! - 50.9449

In a pressure cooker put oil,then add mustard seeds,allow to splutter. Then add curry leaves,onion and fry till it turns to golden brown. Now add methi leaves and fry till it becomes soft Add brinjal,aloo tomato and fry till tomato becomes mashy and brinjal... - 49.7934

A classic Indian dish, the Dal fry recipe is a highly nutritious delicacy that goes with any of the Indian breads. Simple and great tasting is all that can be said about this excellent dish. - 49.3761

GETTING READY 1)Clean and wash the dal. MAKING 2)In a deep saucepan, add dal and water, turmeric and salt. Cover and cook it on medium heat for 30 minutes. 3)In a bowl, add wheat flour and salt. Mix water and make soft dough. 4)Divide the dough into 8... - 49.2278

GETTING READY 1) Soak the kala chana overnight in plenty of cold water and sieve the pulses well. MAKING 2) In a saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. 3) When hot, add the chili powder, turmeric, and caraway seeds and cook further for 2-3 minutes. 4)... - 49.0957

Pick over and rinse the split peas. Drain and set aside. In a pan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the split peas, salt, turmeric, chili powder, butter, and garlic paste. Stir and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat, cover partially, and... - 48.5311

GETTING READY 1 In a bowl, soak the dal for 15 minutes. MAKING 2 In a pan, boil the dal it in salted water until tender. 3 Put in a strainer to remove any excess water and keep aside. 4 In a pan, heat the ghee. 5 Add in the onion slices with bay... - 48.2822

In a pan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the salt, lentils, garlic, and turmeric, stir, and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat, cover partially, and cook for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are soft and mushy, stirring... - 47.8525

Wash dal and cover with 3-4 cups water. Add salt and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer till done. Puree, and if too thick add a little water. Heat ghee in a small frying pan and fry onions till brown. Add ground spices and saute for 2-4 minutes. Add... - 47.8106

Indian snacks are known for their crunchy crispy bites and this Onion Dal Pakodas are just the kind it can ever be. A great tea-time accompaniment to serve, these Onion Dal Pakodas also upholds healthy way of snacking! So give it a try, I bet you'll love it... - 47.713

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. - 47.5892

I like this healthy Dal Palak Recipe. This recipe will help you in living longer. Dal Palak is an Indian dish mostly eaten during lunch. It goes well with plain rice, but it can also be eaten with roti. You should try this Dal Palak recipe. - 47.3691

GETTING READY 1 Pick and wash the dals. 2 In a bowl, soak the dals for 25 minutes. MAKING 3 In a pan, boil water. 4 Add in the dals along with turmeric, salt, red chilli powder and cook on low heat until tender and well mixed. 5 In a pan, heat the... - 47.291

GETTING READY 1 Clean, sift and rinse the moong dal. 2 In a bowl, soak the dal in water overnight. MAKING 3 In a pan, heat the ghee. 4 Add in asafoetida, garlic and cumin seeds and fry till brown. 5 Drain the dal well and add to the ghee mixture. 6 ... - 47.1372

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... - 46.8903

Bitter gourd contains a hypoGlycemic or insulin like property also known as plant insulin which is highly beneficial in lowering the blood sugar levels. - 46.6616

GETTING READY 1 In a large bowl, combine all the dals (lentils) and rinse them well. 2 Allow to soak in water overnight. MAKING 3 Rinse the soaked dals, and drain well. 4 Transfer to a pressure cooker and add in enough water to cook. 5 Pressure cook... - 46.6306

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... - 46.4931

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,... - 46.2526

1. Sieve flour, rub in the fat. 2. Add salt and water and prepare a soft dough. Set aside for half an hour. 3. Knead well. 4. Divide into even sized balls. 5. Press the centre of each and put in prepared gram mixture. Close the opening well. 6. Flatten and... - 46.1769

This Greens dal curry is very healthy and tasty to be had with rice or chapati. Try and enjoy! - 46.0193

I like this healthy Arahar Dal Recipe. Arahar Dal is a very common dish in the Indian homes. It is a good source of high protein. It is primarily eaten during Lunch. Arahar Dal goes well with rice, but it can also be eaten with roti .You should try this... - 46.014

MAKING 1 Thoroughly wash the dal. 2 In a bowl, soak the dal for 30 minutes. 3 In a saucepan, boil the water. 4 Drain the dal, and add it to the boiling water along with salt, turmeric and chilli powder. 5 Boil rapidly for a minute and then lower the... - 45.8197

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... - 45.8182