Most Indian's will cook a dal for lunch and have it with plain rice. Let's see our collection of dal recipes for lunch from all over India. Also see the healthy dals for lunch we suggest.
Punjabi dals for lunch
Punjabi dals are now had all over India. Let's look at them.
1. Dal Makhani or maa di dal, as it is popularly known in the Punjab, with its smooth velvety texture and lovely flavour is a delicacy that is very much a dish of the Punjab.
2. The Dal Tadka is one of the most popular dals while eating out at Indian restaurants and even roadside dhabas.
Gujarati dals for lunch
1. A satiating dal with an interesting sweet, little spicy and tangy flavour, the Gujarati Toovar Dal is a homely dish that will remind you of mom any time, any where! A tempering of whole spices adds a lot of punch to this dal recipe, while tomatoes add enough tang and jaggery imparts a pleasant sweetness to it.
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Gujarati Toovar Dal
2. Gujarati Dal : With a characteristic sweet and sour taste, this traditional dal recipe is quite reflective of Gujarati culture and uses the typical ingredients and spices.
3. Dal dhokli is a Sunday morning delight in most traditional Gujarati households!
Hyderabadi dals for lunch
1. Loads of tomatoes and tamarind give this Hyderabadi Khatti Dal a tongue-tickling tanginess, while a splash of spice powders and other pungent ingredients like ginger, garlic and green chillies add to its finger-licking taste!
Mughlai dal for lunch
1. Made with urad dal or split black lentils this dal kabila is tempered with whole kashmiri red chillies that add the spiciness and colour.
Rajashtani dals for lunch
1. Gatte ki Kadhi : This dish is made using a yoghurt based gravy and dry masalas to create a mouth-watering recipe that will complement both rice and parathas .
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Happy Cooking!