This distinct and popular lentil stew is made by simmering mixed split lentils with a variety of spices, which are then mashed and cooked either with vegetables (such as bottle gourd, eggplant ) or with chunks of meat (most commonly lamb or mutton) in an aromatic broth.
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Panchratna or Panchmel Daal (Five Lentil Soup)
Panchratna daal is a combo of five lentils cooked with spices and a great accompaniment for steamy hot rice and some Indian flat bread.
Sautéed Baby Bok Choy and About ‘Indian Thali’
Low on calories but remarkably high on nutrients and flavor, this dish is a simple and quick way to serve greens with your meal.
Moong Daal Panjeeri – A Winter Treat
A delicious loose nutty mixture from the Punjab region treated as a high energy and high fiber food. Made with toasted flour, ghee, jaggery, nuts, seeds, raisins, herbs and spices, it is considered great for breakfast or afternoon snack with tea and other warm drinks.
Sabut Masoor Daal (Whole Red Lentils)
This instant pot whole red lentils is easy to make with very few ingredients. It’s creamy, not too spicy, and will quickly become your weeknight favorite. Almost any side- chapati, rice or bread will tastes better next to this wholesome daal.
Mung Daal Tadka with Curry Leaves
Easy to cook, nutritious and wholesome, mung daal tadka is the most frequently prepared daal in north Indian homes. Made with split yellow lentils, this delicious creamy, rich and smooth daal is tempered with very few Indian spices. It is perfect with some rice or naan, or just eaten on its own.
Moong Daal Khichdi (lentil and rice porridge)
Khichdi pronounced as khich-ah-ree, is a simple and satisfying meal of rice, lentils and vegetables which can be cooked quickly without much fuss. Every Indian household makes khichdi, though it varies in taste and appearance depending on the way it is prepared and the ingredients used. A basic khichdi is usually made from white rice and yellow moong daal and without any strong spices.
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