Lentils and Beans

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Lentils (Daal) are very important for vegetarian meals. In India, daal is a staple diet. Daals are rich in protein, folic acids, fibers, and they are also rich in minerals.

The use of lentils is versatile. They can be used in soup preparations, snacks (veggie kebabs...), salads, as a stuffing of Indian bread (paratha/kachuri) etc. They can also be served as a main course and there is a huge range of Indian desserts made out of lentils/pulses. In Indian cuisine dals are used a lot. Here we will make a sta variety of dal based starters, saalads, main course, desserts etc..

Please do try these recipes and do share your comments. Happy cooking, Shuchi

Some Main Coures preparations from lentils and beans

• Mangaudi ki Kadhi

  Today I am sharing with you my childhood favorite mangaudi ki Kadhi's recipe. This is a traditional Rajasthani /Marwadi vaishnav delicacy, very popular in North India. Mangaudis are small sun dried dumplings made with moong dal paste. For this delicacy mangaudi and Potatoes are cooked in yogurt (curds) curry....

  

• Panchmel Dal

  Panchmel means the mix of five. Panchmel Dal is a Rajasthani (Western India) preparation. This dal is traditionally made with the five very commonly used lentils in India and is served with a special bread - Baati. Often A special dessert Churma also accompanies Dal and Baati. So on our readers' speical request...

  

• Gujarati Kadhi

  Gujarati kadhi is a little different from North Indian kadhi. It is a little sweet in taste and is usually served with Khichdi (dal and rice dish) and roti or rice. Gujarati kadhi is considered as a very light meal. I love Gujarati food and make it very often. Please do try this Gujarati kadhi recipe and please do share your thoughts. This is a completely Vaishnav dish. Happy cooking, Shuchi.

  

• Gatte Ki Subji/ Gatta Curry

  Gatta curry is a delicious Rajasthani/ Marwari preparation made in a tangy yogurt curry. Gatte is a Hindi word meaning solid pieces. In this preparation, gatte dough is made with gram flour and spices, boiled in water, and then shallow fried. There are different recipes to make....

  

• Sarson ka Saag

  Sarson saag (mustard leaves preparation) is a very famous delicacy from Punjab. This delicious saag is served with makke ki roti (bread made with cornmeal). Mustard leaves can be easily found in the Indian stores and also in supermarkets. This delicious and famous combo is usually made in cold weather. There are so many different ways to make sarson ka sagg here I am sharing the one which is easy to...

  

• Lauki Chane ki Dal

  Lauki Chane ki dal (bottle gourd and gram lentils) is a very delicious as well as nutritious preparation. Lauki/ bottle gourd is a very light vegetable and makes a perfect dish with the combination of Gram Dal (chana dal). Those who don’t like plain lauki will appreciate this preparation....

  

• Dal Makhani

  Dal Makhani is made with the combination of two whole lentils : Red beans (rajma) and Whole Urad (sabut urad). This is a rich lentil preparation, as it has milk, and butter in it. This is a very delicious dal, and can be served with butter naan.....

  

• Urad Dal

  White urad dal is rich in protein and soluble fibers like other lentils. This is the split lentil without the outer skin. This is a North Indian preparation of Urad dal and usually served with roti instead of rice.....

  

• Rajma (Kidney Beans)

  This is a delicious bean preparation from North India. Rajma (red kidney beans) are rich in soluble fibers, and a good source of protein, iron, magnesium etc. Rajma-Chawal is a very delicious and popular combo meal.....

  

• Arhar/Toor Dal

  Arhar Dal is also called as toor dal or pigeon pea. It is yellow in colour and the most common dal in all over India. While in North Indian cuisine it is flavored with spices and served with roti and rice,in South Indian cuisine it is used to make sambar, rasam etc......

  

• Masoor Dal

  Masoor dal is black from outside and the grain is red from inside. There are a variety of masoor dal, like green masoor also called as Le lentile vert, black golden, whole grain and split red masoor etc......

  

• Lobiya (black eyed beans)

  Lobiya is also known as black eyed beans or black eyed peas is a good source of potassium, magnesium and calcium. They are rich in soluble fibers and are a good source of protein and vitamins. There are so many different ways lobiya can be cooked. Here I am sharing a North Indian curry.....

  

• Methi Chole

  The combination of chole and methi makes a delicious delicacy. I liked the concept of adding methi greens in Chole so I decided to share this recipe with my readers. Methi chole goes very well with roti, paratha, poori or rice, but they go best with the deep fried Indian bread known as Bhatrura (or Bhature).

  

• Chole (Chickpeas Curry)

  Chole are also known as Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans. Chole Bhature are the most popular Indian combo not only in India, but all over the world.....

  

• Palak Ka Saag

  This is a very nutritious delicacy of dal made with green mung split and spinach leaves. Saag is usually a good source of iron and protein. Saag is usually served with rotis.....

  

• Khichdi

  The word khichdi means the mix of many things. Khichdi is a dish traditionally made with dal and rice.It is a very light meal, easy to digest and very nutritious. In different parts of India there are different versions of khichdi. Here we are going to make UP style khichdi....

  

• kadhi Chawal

  Kadhi Chawal is actually a lunch combo from North of India.Kadhi is deep fried balls of gram flour paste's , dipped in yogurt based gravy.Chawal is a Hindi word for rice....

  

• Sambhar

  Sambhar is a South Indian lentil preparation. It is a delicious and very nutritious dish, as it has, vegetables, lentils, tamarind juice and spices in it. Sambhar is made in different ways in each state of Southern India. It is served with rice, idli, Dosa, Uttapam etc...

  

Some appatizers and Salads made with lentils

• Quinoa Chickpeas Salad

  Quinoa grain is very popular for its health benefits. It is a member of the Amaranthaceae family, same like amaranth (रामदाना). Quinoa is very high in protein, vitamin B, minerals (zinc, iron, magnesium etc.), and amino acids and is also a good source of dietary fiber. It is also a good source of Omega 3,...

  

• Moat sprouts with kachumar

  Moat (also spelled as moath) are oval shape beans that can be easily found in Indian and Asian grocery stores. These are also available in most health/ organic stores. Sprouts (germinated seeds) are a good source of digestive enzymes; these are also rich in amino acids, vitamins, proteins etc....

  

• Moong Sprouts

  Sprouts are germinated seeds. Sprouts are tremendous source of digestive enzymes; they are also rich in amino acids, vitamins, proteins etc. They can be easily made at home. Moong is a good source of Protein...

  

• Chana Sprout Salad

  Sprouts are germinated seeds. Sprouts are tremendous source of digestive enzymes; they are also rich in amino acids, vitamins, proteins etc. The sprouts can be easily made at home. This is a delicious black gram sprout salad preparation. Sprouts can be an ideal breakfast...

  

• Beans Salad

  This beans salad is a good source of Vitamins and Proteins and also dietary fibers. This salad has beans, veggies and the dressing of olive oil and hint of basil leaves.This is an easy to make salad. If you are tired of eating fried food in this festive season ....

  

• Soyabean

  Soyabean is a very good source of Protein and diatery fibers. It is also a good source of Iron, Magnesium, etc...This is an easy to make healthy and delicious preparation of soyabeans. You can also make kebabs, rolls, etc by using soyabeans. Try this delicacy and please do sharte your comments...

  

• Kale Chane (Bengal Gram)

  Kale Chane also called as Black gram or Bengal Gram are rich in protein. It is also rich in dietary fibers and minerals like calcium and iron. You can make kale chane for weekend breakfast, evening snack or main course and serve it with paratha...

  

• Moat Salad

  Moat also spelled as moath are oval shape beans that can be easily found in Indian and Asian grocery stores.This is a highly nutritious breakfast recipe of moat sprouts for all ages. Sprouts (germinated seeds) are a good source of digestive enzymes; these are also rich in amino acids, vitamins, proteins etc...

  

• Chola Chaat

  Chole/ Kabuli Chane, also known as Chickpeas / Garbanzo beans, are a very good source of protein. In this preparation, I have also added cucumber, tomato, red onions, and red bell peppers along with a lot of lime juice to enhance the flavor of this healthy salad. This is a popular street food in India and can be easily made at home...

  

• Chickpeas Burger

  Chickpeas burger is a very delicious and healthy burger preparation. For this burger I have used chickpeas/ garbanzo beans (chole/ kabuli chane) for the patties which are a very good source of protein. Instead of frying I have just cook the patties in very little oil on the flat griddle.  Use whole wheat buns instead of regular white buns to make this yummy burger....

  

• Lazeez Moong Dal

  Moong (or Mung) dal is a good source of protein. Lazeez (an Urdu word for delicious) moong dal is an easy to make dish. It can be served for the morning breakfast or as a chaat item for parties. This recipe comes to us from Kajal, who is a regular reader of ChezShuchi. Kajal shared the recipe with ...

  

• Sookhi Moong Dal

  Moong (sometimes spelled as Mung) dal is a good source of protein, yet it is easy to digest. This is a low fat, low spice, healthy preparation for breakfast...

  

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