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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 »


A complete list of ICSE Schools in Pune

A complete list of ICSE Schools in Pune

Pune is the hub of education and has earned the recognition of the Oxford of the East. There are several reputed educational institutes w...


Jog Waterfalls -The Tallest in India

Jog Waterfalls -The Tallest in India

Jog waterfalls are the tallest waterfalls in India and in Asia as well. These waterfalls are situated about 380kms away from Bangalore, K...

Banarasi Sarees - One of The Finest in The World

Banarasi Sarees - One of The Finest in The World

Banarasi sarees are one of the finest sarees in India. These sarees got its name as they hail from the holy city Banaras now known as Var...

10 Legendary Zoos in India

10 Legendary Zoos in India

India being a vast country with plenty of mammals and several fauna species, is a home to a large number of Zoos, spread all over the cou...

10 Salient Features of Jan Lokpal Bill

10 Salient Features of Jan Lokpal Bill

After 42 years the lokpal bill is finally happening in India. The first Lokpal Bill was passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969 but could not...

Jaisalmer, Travel Guide For The Golden City Of India

Jaisalmer, Travel Guide For The Golden City Of ...

Jaisalmer is a town located in the State of Rajasthan and is also called the golden city; famous for its royal palaces, the town is a maj...

Indian Railways: The Largest and Busiest Rail Networks in the World

Indian Railways: The Largest and Busiest Rail N...

The railways traverse the length and breadth of the country; the routes cover a total length of 63,465 km (39,435 miles). As of 2005, IR ...

5 Best Secret Beaches of India You Probably didn't Know About

5 Best Secret Beaches of India You Probably did...

Planning a trip in near future? Ever thought of a trip to secret beaches? Well, if you ask people about the best beach destinations in In...

The Indian Versions of Popular Foods Around the World

The Indian Versions of Popular Foods Around the...

For example- If I asked a tourist visiting India for the first time to try a Vada Pav...they might be hesitant to try it, not knowing exa...

Best Bikers' Routes in India

Best Bikers' Routes in India

So take a break, throw caution to the winds, set out on your bikes. Ride the high ways, deep valleys and enjoy the lush greenery around y...

Karwa Chauth: A Festival to Strengthen the Relationship of Knots

Karwa Chauth: A Festival to Strengthen the Rela...

Karwa Chauth is celebrated by the married women of North India. It is celebrated nine days before Diwali, on the fourth day of the waning...

Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab, India

Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab...

The word Phulkari literally means ?flower-embroidery?. The art of Phulkari originated in 15th century AD in Punjab, a north Indian state ...

Durga Puja: A Festival of Traditions and Joy

Durga Puja: A Festival of Traditions and Joy

Durga Puja, also known as Dussehra and Navaratri in other parts of India, is one of the main festivals of the Hindus. The puja is dedicat...

Porsche Car Prices in India

Porsche Car Prices in India

Porsche was establish in in 1931 byFerdinand Porsche.This corporation is located in Zuffenhausen, a city district of Stuttgart in Germany...

The Top 10 Medical Colleges in India

The Top 10 Medical Colleges in India

Everywhere you turn and ask Students want to be an engineer or a doctor...and why not, India has some of the best Engineering and Medical...

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