legumes Guides

Lentils (Dal) The World's Healthiest Food
Lentils (Dal) The World's Healthiest Food

Lentils are to India as meatloaf is to America: the quintessential comfort food. Ranging from yellow and red to deep black, these tiny disc-shaped members of the legume family are eaten in some form at least twice a day in any self-respecting Indian household, says Kavita Mehta, founder of the Web-basedIndianFoods.Co. In fact, India is the world's biggest producer and consumer of lentils. Known as dal or daal, lentils typically are served at every meal with steamed rice or Roti/Chapati (Indian Bread). Read more »

Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian Cooking
Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian Cooking

Dried legumes and their edible seeds, known as pulses, are classified into three groups - lentils, beans and peas. Legumes and Pulses are a natural source of protein, high in fibre and low in fat. They have a wide range of flavours and textures and form a large part of the Indian daily diet. They are eaten either whole (with the skin still intact) or split in half (with or without their skins). The term "dal"or "daal" refers to a bean or lentil which has had the outer husk removed and the remaining lentil is then split. This ensures a quicker cooking time and a softer, creamier texture whe... Read more »


Pune- The Oxford of the East

Pune- The Oxford of the East

Pune was called "The Oxford of the east" by Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister due to the well-known academic and research in...


Classical Dance Forms of India

Classical Dance Forms of India

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The Andaman & Nicobar Emerald Islands

The Andaman & Nicobar Emerald Islands

Located in the Bay of Bengal about 900km from India, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are one of the few undiscovered gems that have escaped...

Bangalore- The Seattle of India

Bangalore- The Seattle of India

The first thing that strikes a normal man?s mind when one speaks of Bangalore is IT and Software companies. Bangalore is so synonymous wi...

Hindu Deities- All about the Gods

Hindu Deities- All about the Gods

Hinduism as a religion is called as `apauruseya` which means of impersonal origin. Hindu Gods are also known as such, they are eternal de...

My Favorite Cities of Rajasthan

My Favorite Cities of Rajasthan

The largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area is Rajasthan. The major land comprises of the Great Indian Desert, the Thar D...

Upcoming Small Cars in the Indian Market

Upcoming Small Cars in the Indian Market

The Indian car industry has recently seen a boom in the small car segment. The launch of the Tata Nano has not necessarily got other car...

Navratri Garba Dance

Navratri Garba Dance

Nvaratri, the festival of nine nights is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her various forms. It is a major festival in Hindu calendar and c...

Blue Frog Club-Mumbai's Hottest Club!

Blue Frog Club-Mumbai's Hottest Club!

Everybody is going crazy about Mumbai's Blue Frog, opened earlier this year. It's a 1,000-square-meter complex that includes a club, rest...

The Exotic Beaches Of Goa

The Exotic Beaches Of Goa

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Top 10 Enjoyable Drives in India

Top 10 Enjoyable Drives in India

If you think driving in India is a tormenting experience, then drive out of the metros and take a glimpse of the scenic roads across the ...

10 Things to Know About Anna Hazare and Lok Pal Bill

10 Things to Know About Anna Hazare and Lok Pal...

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Maharashtrian Sweet Dishes

Maharashtrian Sweet Dishes

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Top 5 Indian Batsman in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

Top 5 Indian Batsman in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup is the most awaited and popular tournament in the world of Cricket. Millions of eyes glued to TV set all over the w...

A tour to the 7 Unique Temples in India

A tour to the 7 Unique Temples in India

In the spiritual land of India one can find several temples dedicated to Hindu Gods, some of which are very significant and renowned all ...

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