Easy to cook, nutritious and wholesome, mung daal tadka is the most frequently prepared daal in north Indian homes. Made with split yellow lentils, this delicious creamy, rich and smooth daal is tempered with very few Indian spices. It is perfect with some rice or naan, or just eaten on its own.
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Moong Daal Khichdi (lentil and rice porridge)
Khichdi pronounced as khich-ah-ree, is a simple and satisfying meal of rice, lentils and vegetables which can be cooked quickly without much fuss. Every Indian household makes khichdi, though it varies in taste and appearance depending on the way it is prepared and the ingredients used. A basic khichdi is usually made from white rice and yellow moong daal and without any strong spices.
Kanchipuram Style Idli
These Kanchipuram Idlis are vegan, gluten-free, and make for a very balanced meal when served with sambar (vegetables and lentils in a sour gravy) and chutneys.
Leftover Kedgeree Rice Pancakes
These leftover kedgeree pancakes are packed with rice, lentils, veggies and gluten free chapati flour. The recipe is pretty adaptable and offers soft, delicate and flavorful pancakes. They are filling and addictive topped with sun dried tomato pesto and fresh green salad.
Leftover Salmon Kedgeree with Quick Mango Chutney
Kedgeree is a lovely dish that has a history dating back to the colonial era. It is believed to be based on the popular Indian dish called “Khichri”, which is a fragrant potpourri of lentils, rice and spices. The re-adapted and reinterpreted dish Kedgeree consists of rice, boiled eggs and fish, generally smoked haddock but other fish can be used. My version of Kedgeree with no sugar mango chutney is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover salmon creating a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy.
Punjabi Sookhi Urad Daal
Unlike other lentil preparations which usually have a soup-like consistency, today’s lentil recipe is dry and a very common dish in Punjabi homes. Not only is it incredibly delicious and nutritious but it is super easy to make! This recipe uses dhuli urad. It is the white version of skinless and split black lentils or sabut (whole) Urad.
This recipe makes a perfect side dish with any gravy, salad, and chapatti.
Sabut Daal Mix (Mixed whole Lentils)
Daal is a total comfort food for me, something I grew up with. The recipe I am sharing today is the one that I make on a weekly basis. It screams comfort and is homely, not something you would see on a restaurant menu. It has only a handful of ingredients but yet packs a ton of flavor and nutrition for all seasons.
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