Kala Chana Masala or Sukhe Kale Chane as it is more popularly known, is a quick and simple recipe made by sauteing boiled brown chickpeas in a mix of spices. It is a much drier version of the regular chickpea curry and slightly tangier in flavour as well. This dish is usually eaten as a...
Recipes: Beans/Lentils
Instant Pot Panchmel Dal: Mixed Dal
Panchmel Dal or Mixed Dal, as it is more popularly known, is a dish made with a mix of various kinds of lentils. Panchmel literally translates to "five mix" and traditionally this recipe was made using a mix of these five kinds of lentils - chana, toor, masoor, moong and urad. Different Kinds of Lentils...
Indian Cooking 101: A Lesson in Lentils (Tadka Dal)
In my quest to dismiss the myth that Indian cooking is not for the faint-hearted and to help spread my knowledge on some simple and traditional Indian food recipes, like this Tadka Dal, I have started this series called Indian Cooking 101. To make it more interactive and as helpful as I can for my readers,...
Palak Dal in an Instant Pot: Lentils with Spinach
Palak Dal is one of those Dal recipes that is a family favourite. I love serving this with some plain Basmati rice and a quick chopped salad on the side. If you have a few extra minutes to spare, then some Jeera Aoo on the side would be amazing. Want to fancy it up more?...
Instant Pot Chole (Chickpea Curry)
This recipe for my Instant Pot Chole (Chickpeas Curry), is one that I often serve at my dinner parties. It's quick, simple enough to put together in a matter of minutes and absolutely, lip-smackingly delicious. To this day, almost 17 years since we first met, Hubby Dear still relishes my Chana Masala with as much...
Vegan Shami Kebabs - A Simple Indian Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving is always one of my favourite days of the year. For me, it's the perfect excuse to fill your home with the people you love and spend the day eating good, comfort food - like these vegan Shami Kebabs! This year, Thanksgiving will look so very different from what we're actually used to. But...
