Tag Archives: daal

SPICY DAAL (LENTILS)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nituchugani

Daal or lentils are a staple food for many vegetarians being a great source of protein plus a somewhat comfort food. It is also a side dish. I like to make daal as its easy, and I always have left … Continue reading →

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NITUS SPECIAL SPICY LENTILS

Posted on September 16, 2013 by nituchugani

Lentils form a great part of the daily diet in the average indian household. A great source of protein for the vegetarians and vegans. We are soo fortunate to have so many types of lentils available in our country India. … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Lentils, Low Cost, Typical Sindhi Dishes, Vegan | Tagged daal, jain, lentils, Vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

DOSAS MADE BY ME

Posted on January 11, 2013 by nituchugani

Dosas are south indian crisp pancakes filled with a spicy potato filling and served with a coconut chutney and a spicy lentil called sambhar. They are very popular all over with world with us desis and many people have this … Continue reading →

Posted in Crepes, Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Ideas for meals, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Low Cost, Magic Bullet, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged crepes, daal, dosas, gluten free, lentils, Vegan, vegetarian | 10 Comments

MASALA MOTH BEANS

Posted on December 13, 2012 by nituchugani

Moth beans or “matki” in hindi are tiny beans which are dark from outside and pale inside. They are similar to the green moong beans. I saw them in the desi supermarket and bought some out of curiosity. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Options, Jain recipes, Lentils, Low Cost, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Spices, Vegan | Tagged beans, daal, eggless, healthy, jain, lentils, masala, spicy, Vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

PANJABI DAL MAKHANI ALSO KNOWN AS DAL MAHARANI

Posted on November 20, 2012 by nituchugani

Punjabi Dal Makhani(Also known as Dal Maharani or Kaali Dal) Recipe and pic by my dear friend Sheena Shahani…thank you Sheena Ingredients: 4/5 cup whole urad dal (whole black beans) 1 tablespoon channa dal washed and soaked in lukewarm water … Continue reading →

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MISSI PARATHAS

Posted on September 21, 2012 by nituchugani

I dont know if this happens with you , but in my home sometimes the left overs are just not wanted. I crack my brains trying to think of what to do with left over daal, potatoes desi style and … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Floury Matter, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Jain recipes, Lentils, Low Cost, Recipes with videos, Veg Starters, Vegan | Tagged daal, leftovrs, parathas, Vegan | Leave a comment

DAAL (INDIAN STYLE LENTILS)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by nituchugani

In India we have a huge variety of lentils of all colors, and sizes!! Since we have such a huge population thats vegetarian lentils are a daily source of protein for them. You can cook daal in so many ways.-…with … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Indian Restaurant Dishes, Lentils, Vegan | Tagged daal, indian lentils, lentils, tarkadaal | 2 Comments

CHANNA DAL, GUVAR BHAAJI AND ELAICHI CHICKEN

Posted on October 2, 2011 by nituchugani

These are some verry common dishes in sindhi homes…i have made the elaichi chicken dry but i have also given the option for a soupy ones for invalids. I hope you do try out these verry typical recipes from my … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Lentils, Nitu´s Spicy Delights, Typical Sindhi Dishes | Tagged cardamom, chicken, daal, elaichi, sindhi | Leave a comment

STUFFED DAHI VADAS

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nituchugani

1 cup white urad daal (lentil) soaked overnight 1 small piece ginger 1 green chilli (optional) a small pinch of cumin seeds Grind the daal (lentil) with a little water with the ginger, green chillies. Grind it into a smooth … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Vegetarian, Lentils, Veg Starters | Tagged daal, indian starters, lentils. vegetarian, tamarind, vadas, yogurt | 2 Comments

TEEN DAAL (TARKA DAAL) WITH PARATHA

Posted on July 4, 2011 by nituchugani

Tarka Daal and Parathas is a staple food of everday India. Lentils or Daals are eaten almost daily in the average indian household. Lentils are rich in proteins specially for the vegetarians. My spanish student ELENA BALLESTEROS made this daal … Continue reading →