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    Healthy Lentil Recipes

    Embark on a culinary journey through beloved curries, tempting snacks, and beyond, all crafted using the goodness of lentils, known as daals in Hindi.  Elevate your weeknight dinners and evening snacking with these versatile, protein rich legumes, creating budget-friendly, gluten-free, and vegan options for your table.

    You can make a fun and quick weeknight meal with these Lentil Tostadas or even cook with chicken to make this hearty Chicken Haleem Stew.

    • High-protein moong dal cheela with cottage cheese and tofu on a ceramic platter with mint and tamarind chutneys in two bowls on a white marble background.
      High-Protein Moong Dal Cheela (With Cottage Cheese Batter, Tofu & Veggies)
    • A lentil and roasted vegetable salad with spinach and feta cheese served in a white and blue ceramic bowl against a white marbled background.
      Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta and Greek Dressing
    • Curried butternut squash and lentil soup in a white ceramic bowl with a spoon.
      Curried Butternut Squash and Red lentil Soup (aka Kaddu Wali Dal)
    • Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Carrot soup with turmeric
      Instant Pot Carrot and Lentil Soup
    • Mixed Lentil Dal Recipe served in a white ceramic bowl garnished with cilantro.
      Mixed Lentil Dal Recipe: Easy Indian Maah Choley ki Dal
    • A slice of Vegetarian Shepherds Pie with Lentils and Indian Flavors
      Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Lentils and Indian Flavors
    • Instant Pot Chicken Haleem
      Friendly Fridays - Roshani's Easy Instant Pot Chicken Haleem
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      Handvo - Rice and Lentil Cake with Vegetables
    • Daal Pakwaan_Lentil Tostadas - Vegan and Glutenfree
      Daal Pakwaan Recipe - Lentil Tostadas (Vegan, Gluten-free)
    • Vegan and Glutenfree hummus made with Lentils and Walnuts
      Lentil Walnut Hummus (Vegan, Gluten-free)
    • Sabut masoor khichdi — Indian brown lentil and rice dish topped with fried onions and cilantro.
      Sabut Masoor Khichdi - Indian Brown Lentils and Rice Recipe
    • Quinoa and Lentil Salad with homemade vinaigrette
      Protein Rich Quinoa Lentil Salad | Meatless Monday
    • Whole Moong Lentils
      Whole Moong Dal And A Fond Memory
    • Khatti Meethi Paalak Daal – Lentils with Spinach
    • Daal Makhanni – Whole Black Lentils
    • Moong daal/yellow lentils with beet greens

    Hey, I'm Vaishali!

    Welcome! I am so excited to cook and talk life with you. Here, you will find my kitchen journal full of mostly healthyish recipes that are family friendly, use seasonal and fresh ingredients, plant forward, packed with healing Indian spices and indulgent desserts.

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      Refreshing Watermelon Mint Spritzer (Easy 4-Ingredient Summer Drink)
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      Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini (No Breadcrumbs!) with Chaat Masala
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      Fire Roasted Corn and Cucumber Salad with Chaat Masala Vinaigrette
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