Urad dal is one of the most common lentils found in Indian kitchens. It is a versatile and nourishing ingredient. Here are some easy dinner recipes featuring urad dal. This popular North Indian dish ...

No Indian kitchen is complete without some form of dal simmering on the stove. What might appear as a straightforward lentil preparation changes dramatically from one part of the country to another, ...

Smoked panchmel dal is a unique twist on the traditional recipe. It is easy to make and full of flavours. Read on to know more. When we think of comfort food, the first thing that comes to our mind is ...

This Mixed Dal or Mix Dal Fry is a delicious Indian recipe prepared with a mix of lentils, onion, garlic, tomato and spices. The tadka give this dish a delicious dhaba style dal flavour. The humble ...

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Indian cooking can be quite daunting for the uninitiated. But Lajwanti Pershad Waghray says if you keep things simple, you can’t go wrong. Waghray suggests starting with a spice foundation: cumin, ...

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Dal is a nutrient-rich staple in Indian households, often criticized for being bland. To enhance its flavor, try adding spices, a tadka, fresh herbs, tangy ingredients, vegetables, or mix different ...

Indian households enjoy dal daily. However, some dals are easier to digest than others. Moong dal, especially split yellow moong dal dhuli, is the lightest and quickest for the stomach to process. Red ...

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