Chana Dal
Also known as Bengal Gram. This is the most popular legume in India. Chana dal has a very low glycemic index.
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Chole (Chana Masala)
Chole also known chickpea, garbanzo, and kable chana, Chana Masala is a cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. This is a very popular, served with Naan, Tandori Roti.
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Dahi Vada
Dahi Vadas are lentil dumplings topped with a spicy savory yogurt and tamarind chutney. These are great as a side dish for a formal dinner or served as a chaat. Dahi vadad are made using wash urad dal or moong dal or with a combination of both dals using different proportions of dal.
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Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is a popular north Indian dish; it is rich and hearty. Dal Makhani is a combination of whole urad and red kidney beans. It goes great with Naan or Tandoori Roti.
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Green Beans and Peas
Green beans and peas is healthy side dish with mild spices, which nicely compliments kadhi or any dal.
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Kabuli Chana / Chole
Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans are a good source of protein, manganese, dietary fiber, copper, phosphorus, and iron. Eating chickpea can lower “bad” cholesterol, give you energy, stabilize blood sugar, and provide antioxidant effects. Chickpea seeds are also eaten fresh as green vegetables.
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Lohbia / chawli
Lohbia are black-eyed beans and also called black-eyed peas. They have a smooth texture. Like most beans, black-eyed beans are rich in fiber and as a high-potassium, low-sodium food they help reduce blood pressure.
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Masoor dal (lentils)
Lentils are dark brown to greenish brown in color, and a good source of iron and protein. Lentils also contain dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals.
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Moong Dal
Moong dal is rich in protein and used in a variety of traditional vegetable dishes. They have a nutty flavor and are easy to cook. Moong is relatively easy to digest.
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Naan – Oven Baked Flat Bread
Naan is the most popular Indian bread in the Western world. It is a flat bread that is traditionally cooked in a clay oven or “tandoor.” This recipe however uses a regular home oven (with a pizza stone). Serve Naan with Daal, Chola, Palak Paneer or any vegetable dish.
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Punjabi Chole
Punjabi cholas are best compliment with baturas. The combination is known as chola batura. This is a mouth-watering dish.
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Rajma (kidney beans)
Kidney beans are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most beans. Kidney beans also slow the rise in blood sugar after a meal, help memory, provide antioxidant effects, give you energy, and provide fat-free high quality protein.
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Rajma Chawal (Kidney Bean Curry)
Rajma chawal (kidney beans with rice) is a great combination. This is a complete meal in it self.
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Rice (Plain White)
There are many varieties of rice and everyone has their favorite. My favorite is Basmati rice; I like the aroma and texture of Basmati rice. Rice can be very plain or very colorful. Rice is easy to cook and can be served as a side dish or a main dish. Plain rice is served with lentils, dal, or a gravy-based dish.
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Toor Dal
Indian recipes uses several different dals (lentils) witch are more native to India. Toor dal, also known as Arhar, is a popular dish in almost every household.
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