Pick, clean and wash the lentils well, 2 or 3 times; place in a heavy-based pan with 4 cups of water, turmeric, ginger and salt. 2. Place the pan over high heat and cover partially. Bring to a boil ...

Urad Dal Recipes: Urad dal or black gram is one of the most commonly used lentils in Indian kitchens. Here are a few yummy recipes featuring it. Weight Loss: Rich in protein, urad dal is also known to ...

Urad Dal Snacks Recipes: Be it summer or winter, there is always a craving to eat something different. Fried food is digested in winter, but it is very difficult in summer. This is the reason why ...

Split skinless black gram cooked dry with onions, tomatoes and spices. Boil the dal with 3 cups water, salt, half the ginger, turmeric powder and 1tsp oil till cooked but the grains should remain ...

Makar Sankranti celebrates the festival of harvest, seasonal transition, and renewal across India. As the sun starts its northward journey, the food traditions during this time focus on warmth, ...

This lentil is available in four varieties—whole with skin, whole without skin, split with skin and split without skin. I can imagine the confusion it might cause for someone who is new to Indian ...