Dal (Indian Lentil)

Fresh green Rajma (Red beans) with noodles

Servings: 4-5 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Boiling time: 20-25 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 52 minutes. “Fresh green Rajma (Red beans) with noodles” is a delightful and comforting fusion dish that I first tasted at a serene monastery in Sikkim. The combination was truly unique; […]

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Garlicky Masoor dal (brown skin lentil/red lentil) dal

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Boiling time: 8-10 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 21 minutes. Masoor dal (brown skin lentil/red lentil) is incomplete without seasoning with lots of garlic splattered in ghee (clarified butter) and its aroma will linger (spread) the whole house. Garlic has strongest flavour and aroma; it is a

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Split urad (split black gram) dal[dhaba style]

Servings: 3 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Boiling  time: 10 minutes. Seasoning time: 12 minutes. Total time: 32 minutes. Split urad (split black gram) dal has a wonderful flavor; this is my family favorite recipe, it is being eaten hot with “Tandoori roti“, “Naan” or “Paratha“. Black gram is very nutritious as it contains high levels

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Ponnanganni green (Ponnanganni keerai) soup/dalsagga

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Boiling time: 8-10 minutes. Cooking time: 2-3 minutes. Seasoning time:2 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Home remedies for acidity; treats skin disease like eczema and improves skin tones and texture, considered having health benefits for the eyes, hair and skin. Ingredients: Poonnangani leaf: 100-150 gm. Mung dal (split green

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