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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 »


Honeymoon Places in India

Honeymoon Places in India

You actually start dreaming about your honeymoon from the time you were in late teens. Once you are married, it is the time to turn your ...


Delicious Indian Paneer Recipes - A Vegetarian's Delight

Delicious Indian Paneer Recipes - A Vegetarian'...

Paneer / Cottage cheese / often compared to Tofu because of its texture and usage in cooking. Both i.e. tofu and paneer can substitute fo...

The Heart of Nagpur - Deekshabhoomi

The Heart of Nagpur - Deekshabhoomi

Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism in Nagpur the City of Oranges. Deekshabhoomi is a place where Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar conve...

Diwali - The Tradition of Lights

Diwali - The Tradition of Lights

Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most popular Hindu festival celebrated all across the nation. It is known as the festival of lights as ...

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...

20 Places to see in India Before You Die

20 Places to see in India Before You Die

The mystic land of India is famous for various reasons. People across the globe talk about this land of ?Unity in Diversity? for so many ...

The Best of Mumbai's Value-for-money Restaurants

The Best of Mumbai's Value-for-money Restaurants

Mumbai is a melting pot of a very diverse range of cuisines, both regional and international, catering to a very diverse population of pe...

Must See Winter Destinations in India

Must See Winter Destinations in India

Winter destinations in India are perfect holidaying options for people looking for some adventure, excitement, trill and chill. Indian wi...

Onam: The Festival of Harvest

Onam: The Festival of Harvest

Onam, the harvest festival, is the state festival of Kerala, observed in the Malayalam month of Chingam, every year (between August and S...

Ethnically Accessorized

Ethnically Accessorized

Accessories complement and complete any look. Ethnic Indian accessories that form a significant component of Indian fashion and include b...

Best places for Vada Pav in Pune

Best places for Vada Pav in Pune

Vada pav, the tangy, tasty India?s own burger is a delicious snack of bread with fried potato and chutney. This most loved street snack o...

New Stars of Bollywood

New Stars of Bollywood

Move over the Khans,the Kajols,Ranis, Shilpas and Preitys. There is a new brigade in Town. They are multi talented and fresh with a passi...

McDonald's India in an Expansion Mode

McDonald's India in an Expansion Mode

McDonald's recently announced a big India expansion, which is mind-blowing. Fast-food chain McDonald's India plans to open 180-190 compan...

Sherwani - The Indian Groom's Wedding Attire

Sherwani - The Indian Groom's Wedding Attire

Sherwani is the most traditional of Indian garments. It is a close fitting jacket of knee length or longer with a Nehru collar with tight...

20 Places to see in India Before You Die (Part II)

20 Places to see in India Before You Die (Part II)

Believe me there are so many fabulous places to see in India but to compile a list of only 20 best places was not an easy task. Still I t...

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