Dal
812 recipes
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.
Egg Kurma
This egg kurma builds its gravy from roasted whole spices and coconut ground into a paste, giving it a deeper flavour than recipes that rely on powdered spices alone.
Suran Chana Dal Seekh Kebab
These vegetarian kebabs combine the earthy goodness of chana dal with soft, subtly sweet yam.
Tamarind Idiyappam (Puli Idiyappam)
Tamarind Idiyappam combines soft steamed rice noodles with a tangy, spiced tamarind sauce.
Carrot and Cabbage Rasam
This Carrot and Cabbage Rasam is a comforting South Indian soup that brings together the earthiness of toor dal, sweet vegetables, and a toasted spice blend.
Dal Jo Phulko
Dal Jo Phulko is a hearty stuffed flatbread from Gujarati cuisine that combines whole wheat dough with a spiced moong dal filling.
Mysore Bonda
Mysore Bonda is a crispy, savory South Indian fritter made from ground urad dal and studded with cashews, coconut, and curry leaves.
Gujrati Spicy Dal
This Gujarati style dal brings together toor dal with warming spices, tangy tamarind, and a hint of sweetness from jaggery and dates.