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11 Foods that Increase Metabolism
Discover 11 foods that increase metabolism, backed by science and rooted in Indian kitchen wisdom.
10 Quick and Tasty Snack Ideas for Busy School Days
10 quick and tasty Indian snack ideas for busy school days - from roasted makhana and moong dal chilla to oats laddus and sweet corn chaat.
Vendakkai Puli Kozhambu
This tamarind based okra curry gets its depth from a roasted spice paste that includes coconut, sesame seeds, and three types of lentils.
Which Famous Food of Madhya Pradesh Can You Not Miss?
Craving authentic famous food of Madhya Pradesh? From Poha and Dal Bafla to Indore street food and traditional sweets, find the state’s must-try dishes here.
Obuttu
This is one of those South Indian sweets that asks for time but gives back more than effort put in.
Urad Dal: Nutrition, Benefits, Protein & Complete Chef's Guide
Urad dal: nutrition facts per 100g, 25.
Thengai Paal Mor Kozhambu
This is a South Indian coconut milk and yogurt curry that uses freshly ground spices and gets its body from a toasted dal paste instead of flour or cornstarch.
Erachi Urundai (Mutton Balls)
These spiced mutton balls use soaked Bengal gram dal to bind everything together without turning heavy or stodgy.
Carrot Sambar
This sambar skips the long list of vegetables and focuses on just carrots, which cook faster and hold their shape without turning mushy.
Stir Fried Mutton Podimas
This recipe pairs minced mutton with cooked chana dal, which soaks up the spiced meat juices without turning mushy.
Masoor Dal Tadka
Quick and protein-rich masoor dal tadka with a proper ghee tempering — the way we finish it in a professional hotel kitchen.
Toor Dal (Arhar Dal): Nutrition, Benefits, Recipes & Everything You Need to Know
Toor dal nutrition, protein per 100g, how many whistles, health benefits, instant pot method and dal tadka recipe.
Keema Khichdi
This is a layered rice and lamb dish cooked on dum, which means it steams gently in its own heat with the lid sealed tight.
Moong Dal Nutrition: Protein, Calories & Health Benefits (Chef's Complete Guide)
Moong dal protein per 100g is 23.
Pulippu (Tamarind) Kootu
This tamarind and dal based kootu uses a double dose of lentils plus a roasted spice paste to create something thick enough to eat with rice but loose enough to act as a sauce.
Vazhaipoo Poriyal
This South Indian stir fry uses a two step cooking method that softens the astringent banana flower before tempering it with aromatic spices.
Mutton Cutlet
These cutlets bring together minced mutton and mashed potatoes with a layered spice mix that includes cumin, coriander, and green chillies.
Vazhakkai Usili
This is a South Indian method that lets you eat raw banana without any heaviness or bland aftertaste.
Murungai Keerai Adai (Drumstick Leaves Adai)
This thick savoury pancake sneaks nearly three cups of iron-rich drumstick leaves into a crisp, dal-studded base that holds up beautifully to high heat.