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40ways to cook a good dal — from grandmother’s tadka to taco night.
Chaat & Snacks (10)
Chaat & SnacksChana Dal TikkiCrispy, shallow-fried snack patties made from chana dal, served with chutney.Prep 4 hours soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 6 Tikkis
Chaat & SnacksChana Dal VadaSouth Indian-style spiced lentil fritters that are crunchy and savory.Prep 2 hours soaking · Cook 25 mins · Serves 12 Vadas
Chaat & SnacksDal BhajiyaStreet-style fritters made from a mixed dal batter, airy and delicious.Prep 4 hours soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
Chaat & SnacksDal DhoklaA soft, spongy, and steamed savory cake made from fermented chana dal batter.Prep 8 hours fermentation · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
Chaat & SnacksDal KachoriFlaky, deep-fried pastry stuffed with a spicy and tangy dal mixture.Prep 30 mins · Cook 30 mins · Serves 10 Kachoris
Chaat & SnacksDal SamosaA delicious twist on the classic, with a crispy pastry and chana dal stuffing.Prep 25 mins · Cook 25 mins · Serves 8 Samosas
Chaat & SnacksMasoor Dal CutletA crunchy outside, soft inside snack made from nutritious red lentils.Prep 15 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 8 Cutlets
Chaat & SnacksMoong Dal ChaatA healthy and tangy chaat made with boiled moong dal, onions, lemon, and sev.Prep 10 mins · Cook 15 mins · Serves 2
Chaat & SnacksMoong Dal NamkeenA classic crunchy, salty, and addictive dry snack perfect for tea time.Prep 4 hours soaking · Cook 15 mins · Serves 2 cups
Chaat & SnacksMoong Dal PakodaIconic crispy fritters made from moong dal, perfect for a rainy day.Prep 2 hours soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4Healthy & Vegan (10)
Healthy & VeganDal Veg StewA light and fragrant coconut-flavored lentil and vegetable stew.Prep 10 mins · Cook 25 mins · Serves 4
Healthy & VeganGreen Moong Curry (No Ghee)A hearty and vegan curry made from whole green moong, rich in fiber and protein.Prep 8 hours soaking · Cook 30 mins · Serves 4
Healthy & VeganLemon Moong Dal SoupA tangy, light, and detox-style soup made from yellow moong dal.Prep 5 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
Healthy & VeganMasoor Dal SoupA high-protein, light, and comforting vegan soup made from red lentils.Prep 5 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
Healthy & VeganMasoor Dal with SpinachA simple and iron-rich vegan dal combining red lentils and fresh spinach.Prep 10 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
Healthy & VeganMixed Dal Sprout CurryA highly nutritious vegan curry made from mixed sprouted lentils and spices.Prep 10 mins · Cook 25 mins · Serves 4
Healthy & VeganMoong Dal Cheela (Oil-Free)Savory lentil pancakes with veggies, cooked without any oil on a good non-stick pan.Prep 4 hours soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 6 Cheelas
Healthy & VeganOats & Moong Dal KhichdiA supremely comforting and healthy one-pot meal, perfect for a light dinner.Prep 5 mins · Cook 15 mins · Serves 2
Healthy & VeganQuinoa Dal BowlA complete superfood meal bowl with high-protein quinoa, dal, and fresh greens.Prep 10 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 2
Healthy & VeganSprouted Moong SaladA refreshing and protein-packed salad with sprouts, lemon, and fresh veggies.Prep 10 mins · Cook 5 mins · Serves 2Modern & Fusion (10)
Modern & FusionDal Burger PattyHealthy and flavorful moong or masoor dal patties for delicious homemade burgers.Prep 15 mins · Cook 15 mins · Serves 4 Patties
Modern & FusionDal CutletsCrispy, pan-fried patties made with cooked chana dal and spices.Prep 1 hour soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 8 Cutlets
Modern & FusionDal Idli / Lentil MuffinsSteamed and savory idlis or muffins made from a nutritious mixed dal batter.Prep 8 hours soaking · Cook 15 mins · Serves 12 Idlis
Modern & FusionDal Pancakes (Cheela)Savory, protein-rich lentil pancakes filled with vegetables.Prep 4 hours soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 6 Pancakes
Modern & FusionDal Pasta SauceA creamy, protein-packed vegan pasta sauce made from red lentils.Prep 5 mins · Cook 25 mins · Serves 4
Modern & FusionDal Pizza BaseGluten-free pizza crust made from moong dal.Prep 4 hours soaking · Cook 20 mins · Serves 2
Modern & FusionDal QuesadillaA quick and cheesy whole wheat wrap stuffed with a savory moong dal filling.Prep 10 mins · Cook 10 mins · Serves 2
Modern & FusionDal Rice BowlsA wholesome and layered meal bowl with dal, quinoa or rice, and fresh toppings.Prep 10 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 2
Modern & FusionDal Soup (Continental Style)A smooth and elegant red lentil soup flavored with herbs and olive oil.Prep 5 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
Modern & FusionDal TacosA spicy and hearty masoor dal filling, perfect for a fun taco night.Prep 10 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 8 TacosTraditional (10)
TraditionalDal DhokliGujarati-style wheat dumplings simmered in dal.Prep 20 mins · Cook 30 mins · Serves 4
TraditionalDal MakhaniCreamy urad dal and rajma slow-cooked with butter.Prep 8 hours soaking · Cook 2 hours · Serves 6
TraditionalDal PalakSpinach cooked with moong dal and garlic.Prep 10 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4
TraditionalDal TadkaNorth Indian yellow dal with a fragrant ghee tempering.Prep 15 mins · Cook 25 mins · Serves 4
TraditionalLauki Chana DalBottle gourd cooked with chana dal.Prep 30 mins soaking · Cook 25 mins · Serves 4
TraditionalMasoor Dal CurrySimple red lentil curry with mild spices.Prep 5 mins · Cook 15 mins · Serves 4
TraditionalPanchmel DalRajasthani mix of five dals for rich flavor.Prep 30 mins soaking · Cook 30 mins · Serves 5
TraditionalRasamTangy, peppery dal soup from South India.Prep 5 mins · Cook 15 mins · Serves 4
TraditionalSambarSouth Indian lentil stew with tamarind and vegetables.Prep 15 mins · Cook 30 mins · Serves 6
TraditionalToor Dal FryHomestyle pigeon pea dal with garlic and cumin.Prep 10 mins · Cook 20 mins · Serves 4