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Category: Lentils and Beans

  • Skip the Takeout: Make Restaurant-Style Hareesa at Home!

    Harissa with Kabab

    Harissa is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with wheat and grains. The specialty of this dish is kabab are added in it for more delicate taste and texture. It’s a favorite spicy dish in our country and the most cooked dish on gatherings and parties.

    Harissa with kabab Recipe
    Photo: Harissa with kabab Recipe

    This is my Rubina Khala’s ( my aunt) fabulous Harissa with kabab recipe that has become one of my absolute favorites and a must-have whenever we when we have a family gathering or family dinner. I recently asked for the recipe and added my twist.Truly delicious, very filling and energy boosting.

    I love to eat Harissa any time; if only i din’t have to give away my last energy stirring it, I would have really made it every day!!

    Harissa with kabab Recipe
    I love to eat Harissa any time. 😛

    Way of eating harissa depends on the region as well. Some people eats it directly with spoon and some people eats it with naan bread.  Perfect dinner idea for Bakra Eid. Do try it, I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does.

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    Harissa with Kabab

    Harissa is a traditional Kashmiri dish made with wheat and grains. The specialty of this dish is kabab are added in it for more delicate taste and texture. It’s a favorite spicy dish in our country and the most cooked dish on gatherings and parties.
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • For Harissa
    • 1 kg mutton
    • 2 onion thinly sliced
    • 1 whole garlic bulb don’t peel
    • 2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
    • 1 cup clarified butter or desi ghee
    • 3/4 cup wheat crushed
    • 1/2 cup rice
    • 1/2 cup whole moong daal whole green lentil
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder haldi
    • salt according to taste

    For Kabab

    • 750 gm mince keema
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 3 tablespoon seekh kabab masala
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili crushed
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Soak rice and wheat together and boil until mushy.
    • Soak moong in warm water.
    • Put all the kabab ingredients except oil in a chopper or food processor. Process until well combined.
    • Take it out in a mixing bowl and make finger size kabab.
    • Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Shallow fry kababs until turned golden brown.
    • Remove from the oil and keep aside
    • Take a large pot, add meat ,onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red pepper and salt.
    • Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook until meat is tender and it has enough soup in it.
    • Discard garlic and onion.
    • Add moong daal in it and cook until meat is all mushy.
    • Add rice and wheat in it. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until well combined.
    • Blend with a hand blender and add all spice powder. Cook and stir for 20 minutes or until you have haleem like Consistency.
    • Now put kababs in it.
    • Make tarka (bighaar) with clarified butter. Add a pinch of turmeric and cayenne to give color.
    • Put tarka on the harissa.
    • Dish it out. Garnish with green chillies. lemon wedges and coriander leaves. Delicious Harissa with Kabab is ready to serve. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with naan or tandoori roti.

    I have also posted Nihari Recipe which is another tastier version of Lahori Food. Do check it out as well.

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  • Dal Puri Recipe

    Dal Puri

    The flat bread (puri) is stuffed with a seasoned filling of ground split peas. Try This Dal puri recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Dal Puri recipe
    Photo: Dal Puri Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 250 gm Wheat flour
    • 250 gm  Bengal gram
    • 10 Dry chilli
    • 1 tbsp black cumin seeds
    • 1 tbsp Cumin seed
    • Asafoetida a pinch
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • oil for frying

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Boil dal and make paste.

    Step 2

    Powder chili, Zeera,cumin seed and asafoetida.

    Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in frying pan and fry the masala in it. Then add the dal paste.

    Step 4

    Add salt and stir.

    Step 5

    Remove from fire and roll into small balls.

    Step 6

    Knead the wheat flour to soft dough and make ball.

    Step 7

    Spread the ball to round shape. Place dal paste in centre. Cover then roll out like chapatis.

    Step 8

    Fry puris in a deep fry pan until crisp and golden.

    Step 9

    Remove form the oil and drain on paper towel. Dal Puris are ready to serve.

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    • Serve with chutney.

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  • Dal Palak Recipe

    Dal Palak

    There are many ways of making dal palak. This dal palak recipe is a very simple and easy one and won’t take much of your time. This is a very healthy recipe. Even though this requires very minimal ingredients, it tastes very delicious and flavorful. Dal Palak recipe is a great recipe that combines both the goodness of the moong dal as well as palak (spinach) leaves. Its tasty as well as healthy too.
    There are no heavy spices like garam masala added to this dal palak. It goes well with basmati rice and even soft phulkas or chapatis. Check it out the Dal Palak recipe here!!

    dal palak recipe
    Photo: dal palak Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 250 gm spinach(palak), finely chopped
    • 1/2 bunch methi
    • 1 cup moong dal
    • 1/4 cup oil or ghee
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 6 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Take a pot, cook moong with turmeric powder(haldi) for 30 minutes or until half done.

    Step 2

    Stir in the finely chopped palak, methi, red pepper and salt. Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until done.

    Step 3

    Add soy sauce. Stir well.

    Step 4

    Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry ginger, onions and green chillies for few minutes or until lightly browned.

    Step 5

    Pour on top of the dal and stir well.

    Step 6

    Dish it out and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and green chillies. Dal Palak is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with rice or chapati.

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  • Fried Mash Dal Recipe

    Fried Mash Dal:

    A delicious twist on your everyday dal recipe. Here is my favorite Fried Mash Dal recipe, so easy and so yummy.

    Fried Mash Dal Recipe
    Photo: Fried Mash Dal Recipe

    Check it out the Fried Mash Dal Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 250 gm dal mash (white lentil)
    • 1/4 cup ghee or oil
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roasted and crushed

    For Garnishing:

    • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • Mint Leaves, chopped
    • lemon wedges

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings Nutritional information is not yet available. [/tab] [/tabs]

    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash and soak dal for 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Put dal, and all the masalas in a large pot or wok. Add water and cook for 25 minutes on a medium flame or until all water dries up.

    Step 3

    Put on dam or until daal is cooked thorough.

    Step 4

    Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Fry onion until lightly browned. Add cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds.

    Step 5

    Put ghee on the dal. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes longer.

    Step 6

    Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. Fried Mash Dal is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with chapati.

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  • Dal Mash Recipe

    Dal Mash

    Dal Mash  Recipe is one of the most popular dal (lentil) which is also favorite to use in many dishes. Very nice and easy to make mash dal recipe. Must try this  Dal Mash recipe and serve it with roti and onion salad.

    Dal mash recipe
    Photo: Dal mash Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup Mash dal (white lentil), soaked for 30 minutes
    • 1/4 cup cooking oil
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 3 whole red chilies, crushed.
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon tirmeric powder
    • salt according to taste.

    For Garnishing:

    • 3 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • lemon wedges
    • few coriander leaves

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until lightly brown.

    Step 2

    Add ginger garlic paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute then add tomato and 1 cup water.

    Step 3

    Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until all water dries up and oil separate.

    Step 4

    Now add red chili, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Keep stirring and cook for 5 minutes or until gravy become smooth.

    Step 5

    Add the mash daal (white lentil) and stir well.

    Step 6

    Add 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil and then reduce the flame to low.

    Step 7

    Cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until the daal is cooked.

    Step 8

    Remove the lid and cook on high flame for 5 minutes or until oil comes on top.

    Step 9

    Dish it out. Garnish with green chilies and lemon wedges. Dal Mash is ready to serve.

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    • Serve hot with roti and raita.

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  • Recipe: Lobia Biryani

    Lobia Biryani

    Lobia Biryani is an easy, quick and healthy one pot meal. This is a delicious veggie biryani consists of Kidney beans layered with mint leaves, tomatoes and green chillies over boiled rice. Goes great with any kind of raita. Try this Lobia Biryani recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Lobia Biryani recipe
    Photo: Lobia Biryani Recipe

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 1 hour

    Servings: 6

    Difficulty Level: Medium

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg boiled basmati rice,(boiled with cumin seeds and mint)
    • 1 cup lobia (kidney beans)
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 1/2 cup oil or ghee
    • 1/2 cup tomato paste
    • 4 onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon jayfal and jawintri powder
    • 2 tablespoon kewra essence
    • 2 green cardamom pods
    • 2 black cardamom pods
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 4 cloves
    • 1/2 black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper
    • 1 teaspoon food colour
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    For Layers on Rice:

    • 1/2 cup mint leaves
    • 8 green chillies, thinly sliced
    • 2 lemon slices
    • 1/2 cup tomato slices

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Fry onion in oil ,put garlic and ginger paste in it.

    Step 2

    Then put all ingredients of garam masala with tomato paste and yogurt, then put lobia (kidney beans) it with high quantity of water for tenderizing it.

    Step 3

    After that when lobia is also absorbs water keep frying it till then it leaves oil in it.

    Step 4

    In a big pan make one layer of rice ,spread lobia’s gravy on it with tomato, lemon slices and green chillies with mint leaves.

    Step 5

    Then make another layer and repeat that method as above again.

    Step 6

    Put yellow food colour on the top of the side of rice with kewra essence.

    Step 7

    Leave it for 15 minutes for taking dam. Lobia Biryani is ready to serve.

     

    • Serve with fresh salad or raita.

     

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  • Recipe: Aloo Channa Pulao

    Aloo Channa Pulao

    Bring a completely new scrumptious flavor in lentils and vegetables. And put a hearty smile your family’s face with great tasting vegetables and lentils on week days. Give it a try!!

    Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe
    Photo: Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe

    Channa Pulao is always my favorite.I have made it many times but this time I wanted to try it with Potatoes ( My fav veggie) and it came so good.

    I do remember my khala (anty) who would make fabulous chana pulao along with potatoes. Well, while making this aloo chana pulao recipe and writing this post i do remember the aroma and taste still lingering in my mind of her pulao. Her dishes was always cooked to perfection and the taste of the pulao was just heavenly.

    Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe
    Photo: Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe

    Though I make chana biryani often this [highlight]chana pulao[/highlight] is always my quick fix whenever I am pressed for time. Do try this Aloo Channa Pulao recipe. I had it Korma, mint raita and salad.It was a satisfying lunch.

    Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe
    Photo: Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe

    Note’s:

    1. For the chana pulao obviously you have to first cook the [highlight]chickpeas(kabuli channa)[/highlight].
    2. if you have leftover boiled chickpeas than these too can be added.
    3. The pulao has to be made with basmati rice and desi ghee or else something will be a little amiss if you do not use basmati rice and ghee. This is pretty easy pulao, great to put in your kids lunch box. If you pre cook the chana the previous day itself, then you don’t have to worry about anything. It can be made in minutes.
    4. If you are diet conscious you can add olive or sesame oil.

    This could be also quick fix for lunch box for office going people or students, since less cutting work. You can pack this with cucumber or vegetable raita.
    Check it out the Aloo Channa Pulao recipe and printable version below!!

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    Aloo Channa Pulao

    Bring a completely new scrumptious flavor in lentils and vegetables. And put a hearty smile your family’s face with great tasting vegetables and lentils on week days. Do try this Aloo Channa Pulao Recipe, your family will love it.
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups basmati rice
    • 1 cup chickpeas white channa
    • 2 onion thinly sliced
    • 2 potatoes cubed
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 4 cloves
    • 5 black pepper pods
    • 3 cinnamon stick
    • 1 black cardamom
    • 3 green chilies thinly sliced
    • 4 tablespoon clarified butter or ghee
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • salt to taste
    • 3-1/2 cups water or chicken stock

    For Garnishing

    • Fresh coriander leaves chopped

    Instructions

    Directions

    • Wash rice with few changes of water and soak them for 30 minutes. Keep aside.
    • Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper and bay leaves.
    • Now add the sliced onions, sliced green chilli and also the ginger garlic paste.
    • Saute them until the raw flavor fades.
    • Now add the Potato cubes and the boiled channa.
    • Stir well.
    • Cook for 5-6 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    • Add rice and lightly stir.
    • Now add the salt and water.
    • Mix well and allow the rice to cook for 10 minutes or until done.
    • Cover with a lid and put on low flame.
    • After 10 minutes, turn the heat off.
    • Fluff the rice and dish it out.
    • Garnish with the coriander leaves. Aloo Channa Pulao is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Mint Raita and salad.
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  • Chana Dal Paratha Recipe

    Chana Dal Paratha:

    For a change, a paratha made with dal stuffing. These parathas are a great one-dish meal and are great for travel.

    Chana Dal Paratha Recipe
    Photo: Chana Dal Paratha Recipe

    Give these a try as a change from your regular parathas.

    Chana Dal Paratha Recipe
    Photo: Chana Dal Paratha Recipe

    Check it out the Chana Dal Paratha recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 2 hours[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm all purpose flour
    • 1 cup gram lentil (chana dal)
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 4 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying
    • water as required

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Wash Chana Dal with few changes of water and soak them for 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Place flour in a large bowl, add 1 tbsp oil and salt. Knead with water and make a soft dough.

    Step 3

    Cover with a wet cloth and leave it for 40 minutes.

    Step 4

    Boiled chana dal then remove the excess water.

    Step 5

    Now Place dal in the chopper, add all remaining ingredients except oil.

    Step 6

    Grind dal. Let it cool for 30 minutes.

    Step 7

    Make small balls out of the dough.

    Step 8

    When cool down stuff this paste into the balls.

    Step 9

    Make thin parathas.

    Step 10

    Heat a griddle over medium heat. Place paratha on the hot griddle.

    Step 11

    Apply oil and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until turn golden brown. Chana Dal Paratha is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    • Serve with  Raita and Chutney.

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    If you like Chana Dal Paratha Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Chana Dal Paratha, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Dal Nawabi Recipe

    Here’s a yummy, spicy dal recipe. Give it a try, hope you’ll like it. Check it out the Dal Nawabi Recipe here!!

    Dal Nawabi Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup split black gram lentil
    • 1/2 cup Bengal gram
    • 1/2 cup red kidney beans
    • 1 piece ginger
    • 4 onion
    • 7-8 garlic
    • 6 tomato
    • some tamarind
    • 2 green chilly
    • few coriander leaves
    • 50 gm cottage cheese
    • 1/2 cup curd
    • 1 cup cream
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • salt to taste
    • 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
    • 2 tsp sugar
    • 4 tbsp clarified butter

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Soak all dals and kidney beans in a container for 6-7 hours.

    Step 2

    Grind ginger, garlic buds and onions.

    Step 3

    Finely chop green chilies and tomatoes.

    Step 4

    Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup water for 1/2 an hour and then strain.

    Step 5

    Boil all dals in a pressure cooker with turmeric and salt until it is cooked properly and then remove it from the flame.

    Step 6

    Heat ghee in a pan and fry cottage cheese and then take them out.

    Step 7

    In the same ghee crackle cumin seeds and fry onion paste until it turns pink.

    Step 8

    Then add tomatoes and cook for few seconds. Then add curd and stir continuously.

    Step 9

    Then add salt red chilly powder, black pepper powder, sugar and tamarind and fry for a minute.

    Step 10

    Then add some cream and cook for some more time.

    Step 11

    Lastly add all boiled dals and cottage cheese pieces and simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove it from the flame.

    Step 12

    Garnish with coriander leaves and green Chilies. Dal Nawabi is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with  chapati, paratha, or rice.

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  • Egg Dal Recipe

    Learn this mouthwatering recipe of mixed dal with eggs to give an ordinary dish of pulses a delicious twist. Check it out the Egg Dal Recipe here!!

    Egg Dal Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 50 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup toor dal(lentils),
    • 3 eggs,
    • 2 small onions,
    • 2 small tomatoes,
    • 5 garlic flakes,
    • 1 inch ginger,
    • 1 pinch cumin seeds,
    • 1 pinch asafetida,
    • ¼ tsp garam masala(hot spice mix),
    • ¼ tsp turmeric,
    • 1 tsp red chilly powder,
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste.

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Soak the dal in some water for ten minutes.

    Step 2

    Then put it in a pressure cooker and cook for another twelve minutes or three whistles on a slow flame.

    Step 3

    Remove from the cooker and mash it up with a spoon.

    Step 4

    Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic each separately and keep it aside.

    Step 5

    Now take a pan and heat up the oil. When the oil is very hot add the cumin seeds and sauté till golden brown.

    Step 6

    Now add the asafetida powder and sauté briefly.

    Step 7

    Add the onions and sauté till golden brown.

    Step 8

    Then add the ginger and garlic and sauté till an aroma begins to rise.

    Step 9

    Next add the tomatoes and sauté till the oil begins to leave the edges of the pan.

    Step 10

    Now add the turmeric, garam masala and red chilly powder and sauté till the raw smell of the masala leaves.

    Step 11

    Now pour in the dal and add salt to taste. Cook for two minutes and then break the eggs and add them to the dal itself.

    Step 12

    Stir well so that the egg too blends with the dal. Stir for a minute and remove from heat.

    Step 13

    The eggs will get completely cooked in the heat of the dal itself. Garnish with coriander leaves. Egg Dal is ready to serve.

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  • Dhal Curry Recipe

    Cheap, delicious and healthy – dal is the perfect comfort food supper. Try this Dhal Curry Recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with  us!!

    Dhal Curry Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 sliced onion
    • 1 chopped tomato
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1/2 cup moong dhal
    • 2 medium size potato
    • Salt to taste
    • a pinch of turmeric powder
    • 3 tsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp mustard
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Step 1

    Boil the potatoes, peel and smash it.

    Step 2

    Cook the moong dhal and blend it. Set aside.

    Step 3

    In a skillet heat oil, add mustard when it crackles add cumin seeds.

    Step 4

    Add onion, tomato stir and cook till onions are golden.

    Step 5

    Add boiled moong dhal and smashed potatoes followed by salt, turmeric powder and garam masala. Fry for a minute.

    Step 6

    Add some water and keep boiling for 3 minutes. Dhal Curry is ready to serve.

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  • The Perfect Eid Feast: Make Restaurant-Style Hyderabadi Haleem at Home!

    Hyderabadi Haleem

    Hyderabadi Haleem is a world famous delicacy which is mostly made in the Ramadan month when Muslims observe fasting. The taste is heavenly and this is the best food to break the fast. Try out this Hyderabadi Haleem recipe and see how much delicious it turns after prepared with some cashew and almonds nutty taste texture. Very lips smacking recipe must try on Eid.

    Hyderabadi Haleem Recipe

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 2 hours[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 8[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 kg Boneless Mutton
    • 1 tsp red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 Bay Leaf
    • 250 gm Dal Channa
    • 200 gm Whole Wheat
    • 50 gm Barley
    • 1/2 cup Oil
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • Onion
    • Lime Slices
    • Green Chilies
    • Fresh Coriander Leaves
    • Sliced Ginger

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:8 servings

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    Step 1

    Soak all three grains overnight.

    Step 2

    Fry the meat in oil. Add all the spices and 4 to 5 glasses of water. Cover and leave on low flame to tenderize until the meat is extremely soft.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, put the grains and dal in a pot with 1 tsp salt,1/2 tsp chilli powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Add water and cook on low flame till very soft.

    Step 4

    When both are soft, mix the meat and grains together and leave on a very low flame. Keep mashing and mixing.

    Step 5

    It starts to boil and becomes bubbly fry a little onion in oil and add to it. Remove from heat.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle garam masala over it and garnish with fresh coriander leaves, green chilies, fried onion and lemon. Hyderabadi Haleem is ready to serve.
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  • Chickpeas & Creamy Tomato Sauce: The Perfect Chana Masala Recipe!

    Chana masala is a popular dish in Pakistan and India. It is made with chickpeas, flavored spices, it is usually a dry and spicy not gravy dish. Chickpeas are good source of nutrients, minerals and proteins. They are high in fiber. Use of chickpeas can be decrease blood cholesterol level. Simple and delectable. Serve it with Puri, Paratha or naan. Try this Chana Masala recipe, and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: Overnight[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 1 hour[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

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    • 1 cup chickpeas
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1Green chilli
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • small piece of ginger
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 tsp Tea
    • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
    • Salt to taste
    • Coriander leaves for garnishing

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    Step 1

    Soak chick peas in water for overnight.

    Step 2

    Take a small piece of white cloth. Place some tea leaves in the center, gather the cloth and seal its mouth so that tea leaves don’t fall out.

    Step 3

    Keep this in the pressure cooker along with chick peas. Pressure cook until tender.

    Step 4

    Tea adds brown color to the chick peas

    Step 5

    Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Grind it in mixie along with ginger and garlic and make paste.

    Step 6

    Heat oil in a pan and fry bay leaves for 30 secs. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown.

    Step 7

    Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.

    Step 8

    Fry for 2-3 minutes. Add water enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.

    Step 9

    Add cooked chick peas (along with the water in which it was cooked, remove tea cloth). Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

    Step 10

    Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves. Chana Masala is ready to serve

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  • Punjabi Dhaba Dal Recipe

    Punjabi Dhaba Dal is the restaurant style Indian Dal recipe. This is a very comforting dal for a hot summer day. Urad dal is stickier and heavier than other dals, so this is a thick-style dal.

    Punjabi Dhaba Dal recipe
    Photo: Punjabi Dhaba Dal

    Check it out Punjabi Dhaba Dal recipe here:

    Ready In: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

    This recipe make 8 serving(s).

    Ingredients:

    • 1/4 cup red kidney beans (rajma beans)
    • 1/4 cup chana dal
    • 1/2 cup urad dal
    • 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
    • 4 green chillies, chopped
    • 8 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp cumin powder
    • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
    • 1 tbsp kasoori methi
    • salt to taste

    Method:

    • Rinse urad dal, chana dal and kidney beans with few changes of water.
    • Then soak in sufficient water for at least six hours.
    • Drain.
    • Place dals and beans n a large skillet or pot.
    • Add 6 cups water and cook for 1 hour or until lentils are tender.
    • Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
    • Saute garlic for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Add onion and stir fry until its turns golden.
    • Stir in green chilies, tomatoes.
    • Cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
    • Season with red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt.
    • Add boiled Dal. Stir well.
    • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until cooked thorough.
    • Add kasoori methi and stir well.
    • Transfer into a serving bowl.
    • Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
    • Delicious Punjabi Dhaba Dal is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions:

    • You can serve with chapati with some chopped onion, tomato, and cucumber salad on the side for crunch.

  • Recipe: Shahi Haleem

    Ingredients:

    • 1 kg boneless pieces of Lamb
    • 3 cups cracked wheat
    • 2 tbsp ginger paste
    • 2 tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 cup mixed lentils (urad daal,chana daal)
    • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 cup Yogurt
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tbsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
    • 4 cloves, ground
    • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper corns
    • Whole spices  1 inch cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves,2-3 cardamom
    • 4 green chilies, chopped
    • 1/2 cup Ghee
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 4 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
    • 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
    • 3 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup golden and crisp fried onions
    • 1/2 cup Cashew nuts

    How to make Haleem:

    • First wash and soak the cracked wheat for at least 1/2 hour.
    • Then wash and clean the lamb thoroughly,trimming off any excess fat.
    • Mix the lamb with 1tbsp of Ginger-Garlic paste, 1/ tsp of salt,Red chilli powder,1/2 tsp Garam masala powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
    • Pressure cook the lamb on high for 8-10 min[ or until 3 whistles] and then simmer for another 15-20 min.
    • After it cools down…shred and keep aside.
    • Boil the cracked wheat along with the mixed lentils,1tbsp ginger-garlic paste,1/4 tsp turmeric powder,3-4 green chillies,1/2 tsp black pepper corns in 8-10 cups of water until its cooked completely and the water is almost absorbed by the wheat.
    • Put this wheat in a blender and pulse for a few seconds.
    • Remove and keep aside.
    • Heat the oil in another container add the whole spices,the cooked and shredded lamb,remaining green chillies, 1/2 cup fresh coriander and saute for a 2-3 min.
    • Add the Yoghurt and saute for another 10- 15 min or until a little oil starts to float on top.
    • Add 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
    • Add the cooked Wheat and mix well…adding a little bit of Ghee at a time.
    • Do Check the salt and add if needed.
    • Let it simmer for at least 1/2 hour…keep stirring in between.
    • Then take into a serving bowl.
    • Garnished with fried onions, cashew nuts and fresh Coriander and mint leaves.
    • Haleem is ready to serve.
    • Serve hot with naan!

  • Citrus Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

     Citrus Kidney Bean Salad

    A quick and easy Citrus Kidney Bean Salad recipe with colourful veggies and tangy dressing. This is SO delicious!

    This Citrus Kidney Bean Salad recipe was given to me by a friend I had in college. I put this together after my CT scan because I wanted to eat something high in antioxidants and citrus (for its antibacterial properties). What I ended up was a salad SO tasty, I just had to share it here.

    It is the best bean salad I have ever tasted, and I love it because you can experiment with the ingredients and still have a mouth-watering side dish.

    Citrus Kidney Bean Salad Recipe
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    I’m sure that even the pickiest bean hating eater will love this dish. This is my new favorite and I can’t wait to go and make some more. The flavors are mellow, so this would be a good bean salad recipe for vegetarian kids.Try this Citrus Kidney Bean Salad recipe, I hope you like it!

    Citrus Kidney Bean Salad Recipe
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    Check it out the  Citrus Kidney Bean Salad recipe here !!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:2 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Very Easy [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 cup boiled kidney beans
    • 1 cup shredded cabbage
    • 1 onion,thinly sliced
    • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
    • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspon lemon zest

    For Salad Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoon orange juice
    • 1 tablespon tomato ketchup (optional)
    • 1 teaspon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • salt to taste

    For Garnising:

    • Orange slices
    • fresh parsley, chopped

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

    Amount per Serving ( 1 serving = 3/4 cup)

    • Calories: 168
    • Fat: 3.5 g
    • Protein: 9 g
    • Fiber: 8 g

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    Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion for 2 minutes or just until soft.

    Step 2

    Set aside and let it cool.

    Step 3

    Place beans, tomato, cucumber, green pepper,cabbage, onion and carrot in a large bowl.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, ketchup, salt and pepper

     Step 5

    Pour salad dressing over the bean salad.

    Step 6

    Toss to coat evenly.

    Step 7

    Stir in the lemon zest.

    Step 8

    Adjust the seasoning and dish it out.

    Step 9  

    Garnish with Orange slices and parsley.Delicious Citrus Kidney Bean Salad is ready to serve.

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    If you like Citrus Kidney Bean Salad Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.