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Dal recipes for lunch | Indian lentils for lunch |

Dal recipes for lunch | Indian lentils for lunch |

दोपहर के भोजन के लिए दाल की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Dal for lunch, Indian lentils for lunch recipes in Hindi)
બપોરના અલ્પાહાર દાલ રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Dal for lunch, Indian lentils for lunch recipes in Gujarati)

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.

The Dal Tadka is one of the most popular dals while eating out at Indian restaurants and even roadside dhabas. Punjabi Dal Tadka is made from 2 different kinds of dals, chana dal and toovar dal which are first pressure cooked with water, salt, turmeric, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Then the vegetables are cooked in oil with the dal and then the ghee tempering with spices is added to this Restaurant style Dal Tadka.

Dal Tadka, Punjabi Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka, Punjabi Dal Tadka

Amritsari dal, as the name suggests is a dal from the city of Amritsar in North India. Prepared with whole black lentils or whole urad, this Punjabi Amritsari dal is ready in a jiffy when cooked in a pressure cooker, without compromising on the taste. Dal Amritsari makes a protein rich dish as both, chana dal and urad dal are rich in protein.

North-indian cuisine is wholesome and rich with generous use of dairy products. Be it their sabzis, dal or desserts, everything is simply delicious and finger-licking good! So, we have got you a super luscious recipe Dal amritsari also known as langarwali dal.

dal Amritsari recipe | Punjabi Amritsari dal | langarwali dal | healthy Amritsari dal |

dal Amritsari recipe | Punjabi Amritsari dal | langarwali dal | healthy Amritsari dal |

Gujarati dals for lunch

Gujarati Toovar Dal. While this is an everyday dal, it takes on a festive hue when ingredients like peanuts and yam are added.

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For such grand occasions, the Gujarati Dal is boiled over and over again to get the best flavour. Remember that the ideal balance of sweet and sour levels required for the success of this recipe is an art that can be perfected with practice.

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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

mangodi ki dal recipe | Rajasthani mangodi ki dal |  healthy mangodi dal with tomatoes |  mangodi ki dal is a traditional Rajasthani dal.

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Maharashtrian dals

varan bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian varan bhaat | toovar dal varan | Varan Bhaat is a famous Maharashtrian dish of steaming hot rice topped with ghee and lentil curry. The toovar dal is prepared in a simple and homely manner that will appeal to everybody.

varan bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian varan bhaat | toovar dal varanvaran bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian varan bhaat | toovar dal varan

kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti | healthy Maharashtrian amti | Like sambhar is to Tamil Nadu, amti is to Maharashtra. Amti is a flavourful dal preparation that is frequently prepared in Maharashtrian households. It is a versatile dish with many variants, and this particular one is a sprouted kala chana ambti.

kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti | healthy Maharashtrian amtikala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti | healthy Maharashtrian amti

 

Sindhi Dals

Sindhi cuisine also features a variety of lentil dishes, with Sindhi Dal pakwan. Visit a Sindhi family on a Sunday morning, and you are likely to be greeted by the aroma of Dal Pakwanbeing prepared for breakfast! Pakwan is a delicious snack, which is often served with dal to make a sumptuous breakfast

dal pakwan recipe | Sindhi dal pakwan | Sindhi breakfast | 

dal pakwan recipe | Sindhi dal pakwan | Sindhi breakfast

dal pakwan recipe | Sindhi dal pakwan | Sindhi breakfast

 

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Happy Cooking!



Gatte ki Sabzi Recipe recipe
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Dal Pakwan, Sindhi Dal Pakwan Breakfast Recipe recipe
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Sultani Dal, Zero Oil Dal Sultani recipe
sultani dal recipe | Indian dal sultani | healthy moong dal sultani | zero oil dal | with 31 amazing images. sultani dal recipe | Indian dal s ....
Sabji Dewa Musur Dal ( Red Lentil Curry with Vegetables ) recipe
sabji dewa musur dal recipe | Bengali style red lentil curry with vegetables | vegetable masoor dal | with 32 amazing images. Bengali style red lentil curry with vegetables is deliciously c ....
Mixed Kathol ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe
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Gujarati Dal ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe
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Toovar Dal Sweet and Spicy, Gujarati Toovar Dal for Marriage recipe
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Dal Mughlai, Mughlai Dal recipe
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Green Moong Curry recipe
green moong curry recipe | Maharashtrian mugachi usal | whole moong dal sabzi | with 32 amazing images. Simple and comforting green moong curry sabzi made with mung beans in the
Dal Khichdi recipe
khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi | how to make dal khichdi | with 31 amazing images An elaborate yet easy khichdi that makes a wholesome and delici ....
Chana Dal Fry, Punjabi Masala Chana Dal recipe
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Osaman ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe
Osaman recipe | Gujarati Osaman dal | thin healthy toor dal | with 30 amazing images. Osaman recipe is a traditional thin Gujarati dal. Learn to make thin healthy toor d ....
Dal Dhokli ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe
traditional Gujarati dal dhokli recipe | dal dhokli | with 48 step by step amazing images. Dal dhokli is a Sunday morning delight in most traditional Gujarati households! A perfect combination of spiced whole wheat ....
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Dal for lunch, Indian lentils for lunch
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Tarla Dalal
30 Aug 20 06:01 PM
   Rajesh thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes, articles you loved.