Lentils dishes
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Masala Dosa
Spicy Stuffed Pancakes

Dal Makhani (Kricket)

Idli
Steamed Spongy Cakes

Dal Makhani
Creamy Black Dal

Dosa
Savoury Rice Pancakes

Sambhar
Tamil Nadu Dal with Drumsticks

Punjabi Kaali Dal
Black Lentil Curry with Garlic, Tomato and Ginger

Dhokla
Steamed Lentil Sponge Cake

Tadka Dal
Tempered Yellow Dal

Tadka Dal (Indian Kitchen)

Lamb Haleem with Fresh Ginger

Masoor ki Dal
Red or Black Dal

Masala Papad

Utthapam
Vegetable Pancakes

Bisi Bele Huli Anna
Rice with Lentils

Dhansak
All-In-One Lamb, Dal, Vegetable & Rice Curry

Halim
Ceremonial Meat Porridge

Kali Daal
Black Lentils

Punjabi Langarwalli Dal
Split Urad Dal with Ginger, Tomatoes, Dried Chillies and Turmeric

Puran Poli
Shallow-fried Bread with Sweet Filling

Rava Idli
Steamed Semolina Cakes

Tadka Dal (Thali)
Garlic & Cumin Dal with Tomato, Chilli & Coriander

Moong Dal
Yellow Dal with Vegetables

Burnt Garlic Tarka Dal

Karhi Pakori
Dumpling & Yoghurt Curry

Masoor Dal
Split Red Dal

Rasam Rice
Spicy Tomato Broth with Tamarind, Chilli and Curry Leaves

Shami Kebab
Classic Kebabs

Mysore Masala Dosa
Rice Pancakes from Mysore

Shami Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Lamb Kebabs with Cardamom, Chilli & Mint

Molgai Podi
Dry Ground Chutney

Venu Pongal
Rice with Moong Dal

Missi Roti
Lentil Bread

Khasta Kachori
Savoury Deep-fried Snack

Moong Dal Khichari
Khichari with Moong Dal

Paper Dosa
Crisp Wafer-thin Pancakes

Moong Dal aur Palak
Moong Dal with Spinach

The Rasam
Tamil Nadu Piquant Soup

Masala Vada
Fried Lentil Dumplings

Pongal
Pepper-flavoured Porridge

Tamatar Rasam
Tomato Pepper Water

Arhar ki Dal
Pigeon Pea Dal

Dhansaak
Lentil & Vegetable Stew

Pesarattu
Spicy Lentil Pancakes

Plain Utthapam
Savoury Eggless Pancakes

Raj Kachori
Deep-fried Lentil Snacks

Andhra Masala Vadai
Crispy Fried Lentil Patties

Dal ki Kachori
Lentil-filled Puffed Bread

Sukhi Urad ki Dal
Dry Black Lentils

Dakshini Hari Chutney
Southern Green Chutney

Gujarati Moong Dal Dhokla
Steamed Lentil Cake with Ginger & Curry Leaves

Gunpowder

Paneer di Bhurji
Paneer Scramble

Dal Dhokli
Indian-Style Pasta with Tangy Lentil Curry

Paruppu Payasam
Sweet Moong Dal & Cashew Pudding with Cardamom & Jaggery

Dal Paratha
Moong Dal Paratha

Dalcha Gosht
Lamb with Lentils

Bharwan Parwal
Stuffed Wax Gourd

Chholar Dal
Chana Dal with Coconut

Hyderabadi Khatti Dal
Toor Dal with Curry Leaves, Tamarind, Chilli and Coriander

Jeera Rasam
Cumin Seed Rasam

Kadalaparippu Payasam
Chana Dal Dessert

Khuzhi Paniyaram
Fried Rice Dumplings from Chettinad

Maharashtrian Amti
Lentil Curry with Tamarind and Coconut

Majjige Huli
Mixed Vegetable Curry from Karnataka

Masala Idli
Spicy Steamed Rice Dumplings

Moog aur Palak ki Dal
Dal with Spinach

Mung Dal ka Halwa
Moong Bean Dessert

Mysore Bonda
Fried Spicy Onion Snacks

Nimakai Rasam
Lime-flavoured Pepper Water

Thali Peeth
Mixed-flour Bread

Bengali Cholar Dal
Creamy Dal with Cardamom & Coconut

Gujarati Surati Dal
Sweet & Spicy Dal with Chillies & Peanut

Rajasthani Palak Dal
Garlic-Spiced Spinach & Lentil Dal

Sindhi Dal Pakwan
Spiced Lentil, Tamarind and Chilli Curry with Crispy Flatbread

Uppu Vada
Sesame Seed & Coconut Balls

Pappu Charu
Spicy Tamarind Pepper Water

Chenigapappu Chutney
Chana Dal Chutney

Dal ka Kima
Moong Dal with Peas

Parippu Payasam
Green Moong Dal Flavoured with Coconut Milk

Andhra Tomato Paappu
Spiced Garlic & Tomato Dal

Chettinad Murungaikkai Sambhar
Drumstick Sambhar from Chettinad

Fada Ni Khichdi
Gujarati-Style Khichdi with Moong Dal & Vegetables

Kaikari Masala Vada
Mixed Vegetable Patties

Lamb Dalcha
Lamb and Lentil Stew

Molagootal
Moong Dal with Vegetables

Aloo Vadiyan
Spicy Lentil Dumplings with Potatoes

Dal Nizami
'Royal Salute' Dal

Chane ki Dal ki Tehari
Rice Cooked with Chana Dal

Dhaniya Aloo Mangodi
Lentil Dumpling with Coriander & Potatoes

Qabooli
Rice & Dried Fruit Kedgeree

Indore Ki Methi Dal
Masoor Dal with Fenugreek Leaves, Cumin, Chilli and Garam Masala

Masoor Pappu Charu
Spicy Pepper Water

Palak Suva Ki Sabzi
Garlic, Spinach & Dill Dal

Podi Sambhar
Sambhar with Fresh Ground Spices

Pudina Rasam
Mint Rasam

Pyaz ki Chutney
Onion Chutney

Rava Pongal
Semolina & Green Lentil Savoury

Vendaya Rasam
Fenugreek Seed Rasam

Moong Dal Khilwan
Ginger-flavoured Moong Beans

Moong Dal ki Chutney
Moong Dal Chutney

Parsi Masala Ni Daar
Toor Dal with Ghee, Chilli, Roasted Peanuts and Mango Powder

Smoked Haddock Kichri

Bervin Poori
Poori Stuffed with Urad Dal

Khare Maash ki Dal
Savoury Split Black Lentil Dal

Payatham Pezhukku
Moong Bean Dal

Andhra Muthapappu
Vegetable, Coconut & Moong Dal

Ankur ka Raita
Mung Bean Sprout Raita

Chana Dal Lauki Waali
Chana Dal with Bottle Gourd

Kathirikkai Rasam
Aubergine (Eggplant) Rasam

Mangupullu
Crispy Deep-fried Savoury Rings

Vazhai Thandu Kari
Banana Stem Curry

Gota Siddho
Whole Moong Beans & Vegetable Casserole

Muthapappu
Moong Dal, Coconut & Vegetable Curry

Tali Mangori
Fried Moong Dal Dumplings

Majjida Karhi
Dal & Buttermilk Curry

Aamati
Sweet & Tangy Yellow Dal

Beetroot Thuviyal
Beetroot (Beet) Chutney

Bervin Roti
Plain Stuffed Bread

Borar Jhaal
Black Dal Balls in Mustard Sauce

Dahi ki Gujiya
Savoury Pastry Crescents

Dhan-Dal Patio
Fish with Lentils

Dibba Roti
Thick Pancakes

Goan Dalicha Ras
Spicy Turmeric Dal with Sichuan Pepper

Jangir
Syrup-soaked Pretzels

Kalmi Bare
Chana Dal Fritters

Kholamba
Spicy Pigeon Pea Curry from Mangalore

Konkani Keerla Ambat
Bamboo Shoot Curry with Sichuan Pepper, Chilli and Tamarind

Malabar Adai
Rice & Lentil Pancakes from Malabar

Masiyal
Spinach Mash

Pappu Dosakai
Bottle Gourd (Calabash) with Chana Dal

Pesaru Punukulu
Green Lentil Fritters

Sookhi Mangori
Dried Moong Dal Dumplings

Thenga Chertha Ulli Sambhar
Dal with Vegetables

Vazhaiappoo Vada
Plantain Flower Patties

Vendaya Keerai Adai
Rice & Fenugreek Leaf Pancakes

Bervin Poori
Poori Filled with Black Lentils

Carrot Bonda
Fried Spicy Carrot Snacks

Dal ki Kaleji
Fried Moong Dal Cubes In Sauce

Mangalore Saar
Rasam from Mangalore

Paitham Parappu Idli
Steamed Green Lentil Dumplings

Payatham Parappu Dosa
Green Lentil Pancakes

Aratidhoota Pappu
Dal with Banana Stems

Shyama
Mixed Dal

Badanjoon Nirali
Aubergine (Eggplant) Discs with Spiced Lentil & Bean Topping

Keoti Dal
Mixed Dal

Khilwan Khichari
Dry Khichari

Masala Siyam
Fried Rice & Black Lentil Dumplings

Mugatli Machhi
Fish & Moong Dal Sprout Stew

Papad Methi ki Subzi
Rajasthani Fenugreek

Sarvari
Rice with Urad Dal, Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) or Peas

Thatte Vada
Rice Flour & Cashew Nut Biscuits (Crackers)

Undrally
Steamed Rice Balls

Aam Ada Diya Bhaaja Moong Dal
Roasted Split Moong Dal with Galangal

Chandrakanthalu
Saffron, Coconut & Cashew Biscuits (Cookies)

Artikai Podi
Savoury Green Bananas

Pappuchakkalu
Savoury Fried Rice Flour Biscuits (Crackers)

Tapala Chakku Athi
Rice & Lentil Pancakes

Hari Matar ke Kofte
Green Gram Balls in Yoghurt Sauce

Lachko Dal
Thick Yellow Toor (Toover) Dal

Mandhiya
Pigeon Peas in Rice Konji

Murg Dalcha Kebab
Chicken & Lentil Kebabs

Puli Bongaralu
Rice Flour & Lentil Snacks

Veerakkaikura
Ribbed Gourd with Chana Dal

Masoor ki Chutney
Egyptian Lentil Chutney

Arbai ke Patte
Yam Leaf Wraps with Spicy Lentil Paste Filling

Puragayalu Pulussu
Mixed Vegetable Curry

Tengaipal Pitha Kotu
Mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk

Sikampoor Kebab (I)
Stuffed Lamb Kebabs

Sikampoor Kebab (II)
Lamb Patties