Dal Makhani is a very popular dish made in North India and is found in the menu of mostly all Indian restaurants. This gluten free dal is rich , creamy. velvety in taste and aroma made with Whole Black gram (known as Urad dal or Kaali Dal ) and Kidney Beans (Rajma) that have been … Read more
Lehsuni Palak Dal Tadka / Garlic Flavored Spinach Cooked With Lentils is a very quick and easy dal with goodness of spinach. The tempering (tadka) made of garlic , chili powder and oil, poured just before serving enhances its colour, taste and aroma. Serve the dal with roti /paratha/ naan/ rice. The dal is vegan … Read more
Sev Usal / Spiced Dried Peas Curry / Gujarat Street Food is a popular street food from Gujarat (India). It is served hot by assembling the ragda (spiced dried green peas curry) with green coriander chutney, date tamarind chutney, onions , spicy tari (gravy made with garlic, red chili powder and oil), coriander and thick … Read more
Bhakri Pizza On Tava With Chawli Masala Topping is a fusion of curry and pizza. Here the pizza base is made of unleavened Indian flatbread (bhakri) and is cooked with the topping made of Indian style spiced black eye bean on flat pan (tava). Cheese , oregano and chili flakes makes the pizza complete. I … Read more
Chawli Masala / Lobia Curry / Black Eye Bean Curry is a simple and quick curry made in a pressure cooker by cooking soaked black eye bean along with onion, tomato, ginger garlic paste and regular Indian spices. Addition of sambhar masala gives a different flavor and aroma to the dish. The curry is vegan, … Read more
Dal Dhokli / Spicy Wheat Flour Sheets In Lentil Curry is a delicious dish made using in houses in Gujarat by cooking spicy wheat flour sheets in the left over Gujarati dal. It is enjoyed piping hot with a dollop of ghee on it. It is a complete one meal dish with a balance … Read more
Kathiyawadi Toor Dal / Pigeon Pea Dal is a made with split pigeon pea (toor dal). The dal is tempered with whole spices such as cloves, cinnamon, pepper corn, star anise. Jaggery, tomato and lemon juice balances sweet and sour taste of the dal. Peanuts are added to get the crunch in dal. … Read more
Simple Toor Dal/Phodni Cha Varan/ Arhar Ki Dal is a tasty, quick and easy to make dal. It can be made in 15 minutes and is made by tempering toor dal/arhar dal/split pigeon peas with garlic, curry leaves, and green chili. It is a very simple recipe for beginners and is vegan. Skip asafoetida to … Read more
Soya veg masala is a simple and easy dish made with soya chunks, vegetables and regular spices. The dish is a good source of protein for vegetarian, vegan or non meat eater. It can be served with roti, paratha or rice. It is good option for lunch boxes or a quick dinner or lunch. … Read more
Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak/Lauki Chana Dal ki Subji/ Bottlegourd Gram Curry is a curry made as a regular everyday meal (roz ka khana) in Gujarati household. It is a delicious, protein-rich and vegan curry made by cooking Dudhi (bottle gourd) and chana dal (split gram) along with spices. Serve it with roti, bhakri, rotla or thepla for a … Read more
Sukhi palak moong dal/Spinach mung dal fry is a very simple, quick and easy dish. It is the healthy way to get both greens and proteins in a dish. It is made dry and the moong dal is cooked soft but not mushy. It is very light on the stomach and goes well with bhakri, … Read more
Sambhar is a very popular dish made regularly in South Indian houses. It is very healthy and nutritious. It is protein rich and packed with the goodness of assorted veggies such as bottle gourd, drumstick, pumpkin, brinjal, potato, okra or beans. It can be made by using all the veggies or in a combination … Read more
Tuvar Ma Dhokli is a one-pot dish made from sukhi or dry tuvar. The tuvar is cooked and simmered with whole wheat flour sheet (dhokli) and spices. I first ate Tuvar ma dhokli after my marriage at my Aunt-in-law’s place (Daxa Shah) in Bharuch, Gujarat. It is her specialty and is loved by everyone in the … Read more
Dal is a soup made from various lentils in the different regions of India. It is tempered with oil, spices and sometimes ginger garlic, chili, onions, and tomatoes are added to enhance the flavor of dal. Every region of India has a different preparation of dal, even if it uses the same lentil. The texture, consistency, … Read more
Dal Tadka is a very popular Indian dish served with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, roti or parathas. It is made by cooking lentils along with onions, tomatoes, ginger garlic, chili, and spices until soft and creamy. At the time of serving the dal, a tadka or tempering is made with oil, ghee, garlic, spices … Read more
Quesadilla is a Mexican Street food where the tortilla (Corn tortilla or flour tortilla) is filled with either vegetable, meat, chicken, refried beans or kidney beans along with cheese. It is covered with another tortilla. It is then grilled on a flat pan with oil or butter till golden and crisp. It is served … Read more
I have lived in Pune, Maharashtra for 8 years. I started my married life there. Pune is a beautiful cultural city and is considered as “Oxford of East” as it has several well known educational institutions. Besides, it also has many automobile industries and IT industries. It has the National Defence of Academy (NDA) quarters … Read more
Chole is the traditional North Indian Cuisine recipe. It is made by cooking chickpea in spicy and tangy gravy made by using onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and Indian spices. It is served with Bhatura which is puffed bread. Chole Bhature is usually served as a breakfast item in Punjab along with curd, lassi, pickle, onion … Read more
Gatte ki Subji is a very popular dish from Rajasthan. Rajasthan is a dry state and most of it is dessert. There is a scarcity of water and hence green vegetables are produced less. Cooking style in Rajasthan is therefore influenced by the climate conditions. Mainly dried lentils and beans such as sangria are used in cooking. … Read more
Val ni dal or Lima beans have a unique taste. It is slightly bitter and that is what gives dal its flavor. Generally, these beans are mostly available during winter. The beans are to be removed from its pod ( known as papdi). They are then soaked in warm water and the skin is removed. They … Read more
