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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 »


The Majestic Taj Mahal

The Majestic Taj Mahal

For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and son. Sin...


The Great Indian Classical Dancers

The Great Indian Classical Dancers

When we talk about the diverse art forms of India, one of these is Dance. They are also diverse and varied. The Dance forms in India can ...

Top 10 Kerala Backwaters Destinations

Top 10 Kerala Backwaters Destinations

Kerala Backwaters ? Backwaters in Kerala is a unique web of 900 kms of interconnected waterways that include lakes, lagoons, canals and r...

Top 10 Indian Real Estate Websites

Top 10 Indian Real Estate Websites

Even with a host of search engines and advanced technology it's not easy to find relevant, correct, and up-to-date information on the int...

Weekend Break to Places near Pune

Weekend Break to Places near Pune

Pune is the city of legendary Maratha leader Shivaji and has the history of being the alternative capital of British. Being one of the po...

Shrivardhan - A Coastal Getaway Retreat near Pune

Shrivardhan - A Coastal Getaway Retreat near Pune

Shrivardhansr is a very important historical place mentioned as being visited by Arjuna Pandav in his pilgrimage located in coastal regio...

The Seven Vows of a Hindu Marriage

The Seven Vows of a Hindu Marriage

In Hinduism it is believed that rituals and customs are the true ingredients for a happy married life. The seven vows taken at the time o...

Mercedes Benz  Dealers in India

Mercedes Benz Dealers in India

DaimlerChrysler entered the Indian market and set up Mercedes-Benz India Ltd. in 1994. Mercedes-Benz India Limited was later rechristened...

Agrasen ki Baoli : A Historic Monument in Delhi's Heart

Agrasen ki Baoli : A Historic Monument in Delhi...

A historic monument located on Hailey Road in the heart of Delhi i.e. Connaught is one of the best monuments to visit when in Delhi. Be i...

Top Celebrity Chefs of India

Top Celebrity Chefs of India

Indian cuisine is well known all across the world for the amount of spices used in cooking which is much more than any other cooking styl...

Soup - A Healthy Appetizer

Soup - A Healthy Appetizer

Soups are an important part of a meal all over the world. In India the trend is not so common though. But now the Indian households have ...

Popular Auditoriums in Pune City

Popular Auditoriums in Pune City

Pune auditoriums reflect the cultural side of the city of Pune. These auditoriums hosts? shows every year which includes numerous forms o...

Tongue Tickling Mooli ke Parathe

Tongue Tickling Mooli ke Parathe

Winter Season in India is the season when you get healthy seasonal vegetables that fill our life with some real exotic and delicious flav...

Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian Delight

Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian...

I guess everybody knows what Choole Bhature is (at least everybody in India Knows about Chhole Bhature). Well, if you don?t know then her...

Fitness Clubs and Gyms in Pune

Fitness Clubs and Gyms in Pune

True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body. The two are united. Today health is one of the major concerns fo...

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