Dal Ki Handi /Indian Dal Recipes

Urad Dal It is a simple recipe. You can also cook dal in a normal pan until tender.

Chana Dal Chana dal is split black grams.Here Tomatoes are the must to make it more juicier!!

Gujrati Dal This is a Gujrati version of tuar dal. It is sweet, tangy and spicy at the same time. Enjoy.

Moong Dal Very simple and easy to digest dal ! It is framed as Food for Patients, but believe me it can be tasty too. TRY IT !! You can substitute green chilies with red chili powder.

Maa Ki Dal This dal recipe is from Punjab, the Northern area of India. full of spices, herbs annd flavors.

Dal Makhni Dal makhani is delicacy from punjab filled with rich proteins and fiber.Black lentils and red kidney beans are simmered in a creamy sauce. Very Tasty!!

Dal Tadka Tadka dal is a specialty of Northern India, a simple everyday dal dish, served with steamed white rice or rotis (indian flat breads).

Although dal generally refers to split pulses, whole pulses are known as saboot dals and split pulses as dhuli dals. The hulling of a pulse is intended to improve digestibility and palatability, but affects nutrition provided by the dish, reducing dietary fiber content -- as with milling of whole grains into refined grains. Pulses with their outer hull intact are also quite popular in India and Pakistan as the main cuisine. Over 50 different varieties of pulses are known in India and Pakistan.

Most dal recipes are prepared quite simply. The standard preparation of dal begins with boiling a variety of dal (or a mix) in water with some turmeric, salting to taste, and then adding a tadka (also known as tarka) at the end of the cooking process.

Tadka or tarka consists of various spices or other flavorings fried in a small amount of oil. The ingredients in the tadka for each variety of dal vary by region and individual tastes, but common tadka combinations include cumin, chilli powder [cayenne powder], and onion or mustard seeds and garlic. In some recipes, ginger, tamarind, unripe mango, or other ingredients are added while cooking the dal, often to impart a sour flavor. Some preparations also call for mashing the cooked dal a bit with a hand masher or suitable rolling pin.

Here You Will find delightful selection of Dal recipes. These are the dishes that Indian prepare in homes for families and friends. Some of the recipes have been handed down through generations,these Recipes appeal to cooks of all skill levels and feature favorites from the heart of South Asia.

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