Potato Adzuki Bean Curry
18 May
A hearty potato adzuki bean curry with a burst of Indian spices and flavors.
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A preparation of pulses (dried lentils, peas or beans), dal is a regular accompaniment with Indian meals. Dal recipes of varieties such as toor, chana, moong or masoor.
Dal with Amaranth Leaves and Gooseberries
30 Apr
This dal recipe combines the goodness of amaranth leaves and gooseberries in a protein-packed dish. It is quicker to put together than the classic chaulai dal, producing a thinner, tangier broth thanks to gooseberries (amla).
Pumpkin Adzuki Bean Curry
4 Apr
Ever since I discovered adzuki beans, I have been trying it out in various recipes. Taking inspiration from Jamie Olivier’s pumpkin, chickpea and coconut curry, I combined the pumpkin with adzuki in a mildly spiced coconut base. Verdict: it’s a win.
Adzuki Bean Salad with Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pears and Cheese
26 Mar
A colorful salad bowl with an assortment of flavors and nutrients. Fresh leaves, walnuts and cheese, crunchy pear cubes, juicy cherry tomatoes give company to adzuki beans in this recipe.
Dahi Vada – Instant Mix Method
8 Nov
Dahi vada (lentil dumplings in yogurt) is standard fare at our place during the festive season. Come Diwali or Holi, dahi vadas are made in big batches and, along with chhole and sweets, laid out for visitors during the day. At night, dahi vada is served on the side with poori sabzi. Dishfuls that stocked the fridge in the morning are all lapped up by dinnertime.
Sabziwale Rajma: Kidney Bean and Vegetable Curry
3 Oct
Inspired by the minestrone, sabziwale rajma combines a host of flavors, colors and nutrients to give you a tasty filling meal.
Sookhi Chana Dal: Snack-Time Bengal Gram
7 Sep
A snack or side dish made of chana dal (Bengal gram) that capitalizes on this dal’s nutty taste. Sookhi chana dal needs very few ingredients and is easy enough to be put together by a kitchen newbie. Those who rely on instant noodles or packaged bhujiya for snack-time with the excuse "I don’t know how to cook" – prepare to shed that line!
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