- Kala Chana (Black Chickpea)by Puja Thomas-PatelMany people have never come across the black chickpea, which is a shame, because it is a very common ingredient throughout India. Black chickpea is very much like the common white chickpea but has a little more bite and nuttiness. When I was growing up in India, I only saw white chickpeas at restaurants. At home, we always ate black chickpea. There are two Kala Chana Masala recipes that I am very familiar with (Kala is Hindi for “black”). One is with gravy, and one is without. This is a wet, gravy version of Kala Chana. Kala Chana is often… Continue reading Kala Chana (Black Chickpea)
- Kala Chana (Black Chickpea)Many people have never come across the black chickpea, which is a shame, because… Continue reading Kala Chana (Black Chickpea)
- Chicken Reshmi KebabChicken reshmi kebab is a kebab made with ground chicken and cheese, giving it… Continue reading Chicken Reshmi Kebab
- Buttery Black Lentil Curry (Dal Makhani)In the 1940s, having already invented Butter Chicken, famous Indian chef Kundan Lal Gujral… Continue reading Buttery Black Lentil Curry (Dal Makhani)
- Dal Palak Recipe (Spinach Dal)Dal palak, or Spinach dal, is a healthy Indian dish and a pantry meal… Continue reading Dal Palak Recipe (Spinach Dal)
- Recipe for Masoor Musallam, A Whole Red Lentil DalMasoor Musallam is a classic dish from Lucknow. Masoor dal are red lentils. “Musallam”… Continue reading Recipe for Masoor Musallam, A Whole Red Lentil Dal
- Bombay Halwa (Karachi Halwa)“Bombay Halwa” is a popular Indian sweet that also goes by the name “Karachi… Continue reading Bombay Halwa (Karachi Halwa)
- Papdi nu Shaak RecipePapdi is not a common ingredient in Europe, but it is found in dishes… Continue reading Papdi nu Shaak Recipe
- Quick and Easy Indian Fried Rice (Vagharelo Bhaat)My dad only knew how to make two things for most of my life:… Continue reading Quick and Easy Indian Fried Rice (Vagharelo Bhaat)
- Easy Chana MasalaChana Masala goes by many names: Channa masala, chole masala, chole, cholle. They are… Continue reading Easy Chana Masala
- Moong DalMoong dal (also known as mung dhal or mag ni dal), the mung bean… Continue reading Moong Dal
- Lachko Tuver Dal: Hearty Pigeon-Pea StewLachko dal, with is made with tuver dal (toor dal in Hindi) is a… Continue reading Lachko Tuver Dal: Hearty Pigeon-Pea Stew
- Osaman: Instant Pot Indian Lentil BrothTangy, spicy and slightly sweet, Osaman is perfect as a warm vegetarian sipping broth… Continue reading Osaman: Instant Pot Indian Lentil Broth
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