Category Lentils / Daals

Mung Dal with Spinach

Spinach with Split Mung Dal This recipe is packed with protein and vitamins. It is quick, easy and tasty. It is eaten with Roti and Rice. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes     Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Recipe Type: Vegan…

Dahi Wada – Dal Balls with Yogurt

Dahi Wada Dahi wada is very famous all over India and is a very popular dish in Northern India. It is also in the chaat family. This is how I make Dahi Wada for my family.  It is made from Urad…

Khandvi -Dahiwadi- Chickpea Flour Rolls

Khandvi Chickpea Flour Rolls Khandvi is a famous traditional Gujarati dish. In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its delicacies. This is one of the so called delicacies. It requires practice and speed to roll it.  My kids…

Gujarati Kadhi – Yogurt Soup

Kadhi In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its meals. Gujarati people are very fond of different flavors. Their meals contain a variety of dishes that, according to your taste, can be sweet, sour or spicy. They…

How To Make Khaman Dhokla

Khaman Dhokla  Simple Steps To make Famous Khaman View the video: “Preparing Khaman Dhokla” As a vegetarian I am often asked about the protein values in my food. I personally believe in protein derived from a plant source.  Channa Dal…

Handvo – Masala Loaf

In 1976 when I came to America, I always remembered food from back home. One item was spicy Handvo.  There wasn’t a local Indian Grocery Store, so I created this version which has the same taste I crave.  Currently, handvo mix is readily…

Udad Dal – Split Udad Beans

This dal is high in protein and is a must in Northern India. Cooking Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 30 MinutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1    Cup Udad Dal 5    Cups Water 1    TBsp Oil 1    Tsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 Tsp Turmeric 1/2…

Lentil Soup

Winter is here and it has started snowing already which reminds me of healthy, hearty and warm lentil soup. Lentils are low on the glycemic index which means they cause the sugar level in the blood to stay the same. Because…