lentils – Uncomplicated Cooking

Moong Daal

Moong daal is one of my favourite lentils. It cooks pretty fast and there is no need for a long soaking either. Moong Daal : About a teacup. Washed and soaked for about 30 minutes. Onions : Finely diced. A little ginger-garlic paste. Green Chilly, chopped up. Tomato : Chopped up. Lots of chopped upContinue reading “Moong Daal”

The Basic Daal

A very basic daal recipe that builds flavors in two stages. Take boiled lentils, cook them in an onions base and finally temper with desi ghee. Stage 1: Soak in water for 30mins, one cup of mixed lentils. I use 50% Toor, 25% Masoor and 25% Mung daal. Drain and discard the water. Put theContinue reading “The Basic Daal”

Chana Dal : Vegetarian Protein

Its very healthy to get your nutrients from multiple sources. You Need: Chana Dal : Soaked overnight. Sweet Potato : Peeled and cut into thin rings. Green Chilly, slit. Coconut Oil. Chopped Spinach. Salt. Heat coconut oil and when its hot add the green chilies. Spread out the sweet potato rings. Let them brown forContinue reading “Chana Dal : Vegetarian Protein”

Chow Chow with Lentils (Masoor)

You need: Half a kilo Chow Chow One cup of Lentils, washed and soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Some quartered shallots or a chopped onion. Two green chillies, sliced open. A teaspoon of cumin. A teaspoon of mustard seeds. A little turmeric. Two tablespoons of ghee. When cutting the Chow Chow, removeContinue reading “Chow Chow with Lentils (Masoor)”