Category: Pulses & Dals

Microscale vegetables are a growing superfood category. They include sprouted seeds, which are miniature in size yet big in nutrition. Eating sprouts well before they become full-blown plants can load your body with considerable nutrient levels. Grains, legumes, and greens...

The Thar Desert of western India is well known for its ancient communities spread over 12 districts of Rajasthan. These people have evolved to brace the harsh desert eco-system and live in harmony with the hostile environment while preserving their...

Dal Makhani a staple in all North Indian restaurants and Dhabas, is a subtly flavoured black Urad dal that was once a specialty of Western Punjab which is now in Pakistan. A peshawari delicacy was served in roadside dhabas along...

Pindi Chana or chole is a dry variation of the popular chole. It is a high protein-fiber accompaniment to pulka, roti, puri …. Coated with flavourful masala, this rustic dish is quintessentially from the famed Punjabi cuisine. There are two...

As our Telugu cuisine continues today's special is a simple and healthy "palakura pappu" or dal with spinach also known as keerai kootu.Pappu or dal in different forms is a major part of Andhra cuisine. Mudda pappu, tomato pappu, gongura...

Easy Paruppu Usili…. Not compromising on the taste or texture. A great accompaniment to a South Indian meal. Ingredients for Paruppu Usili Recipe Tuvar dal /red gram dal 1/2 cup Channa dal/Bengal gram dal 1/2cup Red chilly 3-4 Curry leaves...

Zero- oil Rajma masala.....this red kidney bean curry in a tomato-onion gravy and basic Indian spices brings in memories of a dhaba meal on any highway up north. The light charring of onions tomatoes and garlic gives this creamy curry...

A native of India and domesticated as early as 3500 years ago, these tiny emerald beans  were widely cultivated and used in the Indian sub continent. An easily digestible protein source this pulse is an important part of traditional Indian...

Punjabi Chole or Channa masala is a popular curry of the North Indian cusine. This curry is made of white chickpeas and is delicately flavoured with a medley of fresh spices. The onion and tomato base along with the spice...