Category Lentils / Daals

Healthy Vegan Puda/Pancakes

Vegan Vegetable Pancake This recipe is a quick fix for my lunch and daily portion of protein. Recently  I joined a LEAF program  in our community. I was very impressed with volunteers and their effort to help other people  to live healthy lifestyle by watching their food…

How To Make Smoky Split Chickpea/Chana Dal

Chana dal is also known as Bengal gram dal. Dals are the staples in Indian meals. It is very inexpensive and easy to cook once you get the hands on. Dals are an easy way of infusing proteins, fibre and…

How To Make Split Mung Dal Spicy – Tadka Dal

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Indian legumes/lentils are the best plant protein sources for vegans  This staple dish from India is easy to make with little planning. It is not only satisfying but heart healthy and very low in glycemic index. I am sure you…

Split Chick Pea With Coconut Chutney

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Split Chick pea with coconut chutney Originally this recipe is from south India. This chutney is popular with dosa, idli and mendu vada and many more dishes. In South India  where coconut is very easily available and very refreshing to taste.…

Ridge gourd -Turia with split mung Dal

This a basic easy recipe for the healthy meal. It is easy and quick and fulfilling. Ingredients: 3-4  cups of washed,cubed turia or ridge gourd,  1 cup split moong dal aka green gram washed and soaked  for two hours   1 tsp lemon juice…

Five Lentil Mix – Panch Dal

Five Lentil Dal This is a mixture of all dals  You may use any five you like. Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Recipe Type: Jain, Vegan, High Protein. Gluten Free Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Chana Dal 1/4 Cup Split Green Mung…

Dal Baati

Guest Blogger: Sveta Shah This is a traditional dish from the state of Rajasthan in India, filled with richness and aroma and has a special flavor which is not available everywhere in the country.  Rajasthani cuisine is incomplete without the mention of…

Spicy Mung Beans

Mung beans are the perfect healthy vegetarian protein. They are light on the stomach and have great nutritional value.   Read more about the health benefits of Mung Beans at the end of the recipe. Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4…

Dal Dhokli – Pea Soup with Whole Wheat Pasta

Watch Video: “Preparing Dal Dhokli” & on Youtube! Dal Dhokli is as popular a Gujarati dish as pizza is to Italians. It has a medley of different tastes from sweet and sour to spicy and tangy. This recipe is an entire meal…

Masur Pullav – Lentil Biryani

One of my friends makes this dish in a very special way with an authentic flair. I have adopted the simple version.  The recipe uses lentils which are full of valuable nutrition like protein, iron, and B Vitamins.  They also help…

Split Pigeon Peas – Toor Dal

This dal is must all over India. It is the basic staple for both the rich and poor. This is one of the greatest sources of protein in our diet. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1    Cup Toor…