Beans lentils dal :

Mixed Lentil Dal

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As I noted in a previous post , I recently picked up some fresh fenugreek from my local Indian grocery store. Not wanting to waste a big bunch of these delightful leaves, I searched through one of the latest acquisitions to my extensive cookbook[...]

Courgette/Zucchini Dal

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Mixed Dal Spicy Soup

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There is very little that is more comforting for the chilly weather than a combination of mixed dals combined into a thick nourishing soup with warming spices. Quick and easy to make, with the delight of sweet tamarind in the mix, those who enjoy[...]

Mixed Lentil Indian Dal

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Spicy, nourishing, easy to prepare and a treat to the palate, this mixed dal recipe, inspired by 660 Curries - one of my favorite Indian cookbooks that I often rave about - goes so well with rice and flatbreads. My dinner guests raved about the[...]

Urad Dal with Fresh Fenugreek

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Sometimes a gentle Indian meal with split dal is just the thing I crave. I adore the creamy texture and mellow, yet unique flavour of urad dal so I made this simple dish for a special lady friend of mine when she was over for an afternoon visit.[...]

Parippu Vada / Channa dal Fritters

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Ingredients : Toor Dal or Channa dal :1 cup (I used channa dal) Onion :1no (medium,finely, chopped) Asafoetida/Kayam powder :a pinch Fennel Seeds/Perumjeerkam :1tsp Ginger :2tbsp (finely, chopped ) Green Chilly :4-6nos (chopped) Curry Leaves[...]

Wild Mushroom and Paneer Pilaf with Urad Dal

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Modern Spice by Monica Bhide is quickly becoming a favored cookbook in my kitchen. And best of all, Ms. Bhide includes lots of recipes for paneer cheese! I've been meaning to post this recipe for a while now, but better late than never. The[...]

Uzhunnu Vada /Medu Vada /Urad Dal Fritters

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Ingredients : Urad Dal / Uzhunnuparippu  : 2 cups (makes 20 vadas) Rice flour /Ari podi : 2 tbsp Onion /Savila /Ulli : 1/4 cup (chopped) Green chillies /Pachamulaku  : 3-4 nos[...]

Uzhunnu Vada /Medu Vada /Urad Dal Fritters

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Ingredients : Urad Dal  : 2 cups (makes 20 vadas) Rice flour : 2 tbsp Onion /Savila : 1/4 cup (chopped) Green chillies : 3-4 nos Curry leaves : 1 sprig Black Pepper[...]

Creamy Dal Palak with a twist ( Creamy Lentil soup with fresh spinach leaves)

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A fter the success of my recent Spotlight event, I was taking break from my own blogging, just checking what other friends are cooking. I am very happy with the enthusiasm participation from my blogger friends. Thanks, everyone..I'm now going to[...]