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    Masala & Chai ยป Recipes

    Dal & Legume Recipes

    Lentils and beans are a cornerstone of Indian cooking, offering hearty, plant-based protein in comforting, flavor-packed dishes. From the quick one pot Whole Masoor Dal andย a heartier Chole for special occasions to Dahi Vada with lentil fritters, these recipes celebrate legumes in all their variety. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive spreads, each dish pairs beautifully with Basmati Rice or Garlic Naan.

    • Spinach moong dal in bowls served with rice.
      Dal Palak (Spinach Lentils)
    • Rajma in a bowl with rice and red onions.
      Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry)
    • Chana dal with rice with an onion, tomato, and cucumber side salad.
      Chana Dal
    • Chaat-style shaved brussels sprouts salad in a bowl with a fork and lime wedge.
      Chaat-Style Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Black Eyed Peas Curry with rice and achaar.
      Lobia Masala (Black Eyed Peas Curry)
    • a sheet pan filled with nachos chaat with guacamole and sour cream.
      Indian Cheesy Nachos Chaat
    • Halwa, puris, and chana in a decorative platter.
      Halwa Puri
    • platter with quarters of dosa waffles with a bowl of aloo sabzi and a bowl of coconut chutney.
      Dosa Waffles
    • curd rice with pomegranates and curry leaves in a bowl with a gold spoon and fresh cucumbers and peppers on a board
      Curd Rice
    • a serving bowl with dahi bhallas and chutney
      Dahi Vada
    • khichdi in a bowl with a spoon garnished with fresh vegetables
      Khichdi
    • coconut chutney in a bowl with a black spoon
      Coconut Chutney
    • samosa chaat with in a tray with masala chai and extra samosa with chutneys
      Samosa Chaat
    • a tray full of chickpea fries garnished with curry leaf ranch on a wooden surface
      Chickpea Fries
    • kala chana masala in a serving bowl with a gold serving spoon
      Kala Chana Masala (Black Chickpea Curry)
    • Smashed Chickpeas and Avocado Salad Sandwich on a wooden board
      Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich
    • two enchiladas in a plate with sour cream, limes, cilantro, and avocado
      Vegetarian Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
    • whole masoor dal in a bowl with rice and a gold spoon
      Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)
    • Bowls of Chole with sides of achaar, dahi, and kachumber salad.
      Chole (Chickpea Curry)
    Shweta in a Professional Kitchen with milkshakes.

    Hi, I'm Shweta!

    I've been learning how to cook Indian food since I was a young girl in the kitchen with my mom. I'm currently living in Phoenix, AZ. Iโ€™m a full time tech consultant who also enjoys eating out at restaurants, discovering and supporting small business, and cozying up with a cup of chai.

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