Recipe: Moong Dal Salad | Kosambari Moong Dal Salad is a popular, protein rich, delicious and healthy South Indian style salad. Known as Kosambari, it is generally made from yellow moong dal, cucumber and coconut. A tempering of mustard seeds, green chillis and curry leaves is added to make the salad flavourful. This salad also…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Dal Tadka |Moong Dal Dal Tadka |Moong Dal is a comforting, healthy, protein rich and hearty lentil dish. Mostly enjoyed with rice or roti, it is an easy dal to make. Dal is lentils and tadka is tempering. After preparing the dal, a tempering or vaghar is added on top before serving. The added…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: ODIA PITHA RECIPE: CHANDRAKANTI PITHA Chandrakanti Pitha is a delicious dessert which is traditionally made in the Ganjam district of Odisha. Made from soaked moong dal and rice batter, the outer part is crispy and the inside soft and not too sweet.It tastes like moong halwa but with a crispy…
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Continue ReadingThe word Shorba originates from the word chorba, sorpa, shurpa. This soup is widely enjoyed in the Middle Eastern Countries, some parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is believed that the soup originates from Persia. Hot salted water with added meats, vegetables made this a versatile dish that even travelers could make. No wonder…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Kodo Millet Pongal Kodo Millet Pongal is a healthier, delicious way to enjoy pongal. Also known as Varagu Arisi Pongal, it is a great way to include healthy millets in your diet. This pongal is so easy to make. Hubby and I usually enjoy it as an evening light meal. What Is Pongal? Pongal,…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Moong Dal Dhokla Moong Dal Dhokla unlike the chana dal ones tend to be really soft. They do not get stuck down your throat. I learned how to make Dhokla from my mother in law Nunu, but using chana dal and rice. When my hubby got to know he is allergic to chickpeas (chana),…
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Continue ReadingEVENTS: FOODIES_REDOING OLD POSTS RECIPE: MAG NI DAL | GUJARATI MAG NI CHUTTI DAL Mag Ni Dal or Gujarati Mag Ni Chutti Dal is a popular way of preparing moong dal, the yellow variety. Usually prepared with just a few spices and without any gravy or curry. Gluten free and vegan, Mag Ni Dal is…
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Continue ReadingSavaa Ni Bhaji/ Dill and Moong Dal Curry Savaa Ni Bhaji/ Dill and Moong Dal Curry is an aromatic, flavourful curry or side dish that is usually served with hot roti, phulka, paratha or even rice. Usually prepared when dill or savaa is available in abundance. Actually, one can also prepare this healthy side dish…
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Continue ReadingMoong Dal Khichdi Moong dal is split moong beans. Generally there are two kinds of moong dal available in the market. One is with the skin and the other one without the skin. Both can be used interchangeably. Both types of dals are used to make khichdi. Moong is a vital source of protein for…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Gujarati Style Khatta Mag Gujarati Style Khatta Mag are moong or green grams cooked in sour yogurt. Khatta means sour in Gujarati and mag is moong. Fresh spices like curry leaves, garlic, ginger and green chillis add the main flavour to this simple but very nutritious dish. Enjoy khatta mag with rice, parathas or…