Dal Fry (Yellow Dal)

Dal fry is a very tasty North Indian lentil recipe prepared with tuvar dal / split pigeon peas and spices. Any other mixed  lentils also can be used to prepare dal fry. Cooked dal is seasoned with onion, tomato and red chilli powder. It goes very well with jeera rice or any Indian bread. Preparation…

Palakura Pappu (Spinach Dal)

Palakura Pappu or Palak dal is a  traditional south Indian dal prepared with lentils, spinach and green chillies. It is a healthy one pot curry prepared with 1 teaspoon of oil and in less than 20 minutes. Palak dal goes well with any Indian bread ,steamed rice or jeera rice. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15…

Dosakaya Pappu(Yellow Cucumber Dal)

Dosakaya Pappu(Yellow Cucumber Dal) is a very easy  traditional Andhra Dal preparation. You just have to add all the ingredients and pressure cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add Salt and tempering to it and serve. Yellow Cucumber’s  mild sour taste  gives this dal  a tangy twist. When you are in no mood to prepare…

Mango Dal

Mango Dal is a very tasty and nutritious recipe  prepared with Raw Mango and lentils. In summer season when Raw mango is available in plenty you can use mangoes to prepare  Dal,Chutney,Rice and other tasty dishes. Dal is served usually along with steamed rice and Appalam or Papad. Preparation Time – 10 Minutes   Cooking…

Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans Curry)

Rajma masala is North Indian  thick gravy curry prepared with Red kidney Beans, onions,spices and tomato puree. Rajma paired with Jeera rice is liked very much in Northern India. Rajma Chawal and  is a perfect combination of carbohydrates and protein. It goes very well with any Indian bread also.            …

Drumstick Sambar

Sambar is a very popular lentil and vegetable stew prepared  all over southern states of India. Some variations may be there depending upon the place, availability of the vegetables and spices. Usually sambar may be served along  with steamed rice .It can also be served along with popular south Indian snacks like Idli or Dosa….