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Lentils & Beans

Lentils and beans are a fantastic source of plant-based protein and are a staple in many diets around the world. They are not only nutritious but also extremely versatile, making them perfect for all sorts of recipes. Here, you will find a collection of delicious and easy-to-follow lentil recipes and bean recipes, from classic Indian dishes like Chole, Rajma Masala, Dal Tadka to Instant Pot Black Beans to Ethiopian Lentil Stew. These recipes are filling, flavorful and will make your meal time more exciting.

chole served in a copper kadai and garnished with cilantro

Indian Main Course

Chole Recipe (Punjabi Chole Masala)

moong dal tadka in a copper kadai with a garnish of cilantro and cumin

Lentils & Beans

Moong Dal Recipe (Moong Dal Tadka)

punjabi rajma served in a black bowl

North Indian

Homestyle Punjabi Rajma

spinach dal served in a copper kadai

Lentils & Beans

Dal Palak (Spinach Dal)

dal in a yellow color pot with ladle and garnished with cilantro

Lentils & Beans

Gujarati Dal Recipe

pot of curry garnished with cilantro

Lentils & Beans

Vegetable & Chickpea Coconut Curry

a dosa served on a plate with a bowl of chutney and a bowl of paneer

Indian Breakfast

Moong Dal Dosa

chana masala in a green color pot with a wooden spatula

Indian Main Course

Chana Masala

chana dal in a yellow color pot

Lentils & Beans

Chana Dal Recipe

pair of hand holding a bowl of chickpea salad served in a wooden bowl

Salads

My Favorite Chickpea Salad

matar chaat in a bowl made of leaves and kulcha placed on the side

Indian Street Food

Matar Chaat

green lentils served in a copper kadai and garnished with cilantro and spices

Lentils & Beans

Green Moong Dal (Sabut Moong Dal)

bowl of squash curry garnished with cilantro and few twigs of cilantro and squeezed lime placed on the side

Vegan

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

Kidney beans curry served in a black bowl garnished with cilantro with a golden color ladle placed on the side of the bowl

Indian Main Course

Rajma Masala – Kidney Beans Curry

moong dal chaat served in a rectangular serving bowl topped with tomatoes, onion and bowls of cilantro, chili powder, onion, tomatoes placed in the background and on the sides

Lentils & Beans

Instant Pot Moong Dal Chaat

picture of kung pao chickpeas served along with white rice in a rimmed silver plate

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Kung Pao Chickpeas

dal fry in a copper bowl garnished with green chili and cilantro with a plate of rice in the background

Lentils & Beans

Dal Fry

whole masoor dal served in a black bowl and garnished with cilantro

Lentils & Beans

Whole Masoor Dal

sambar served in a grey bowl garnished with curry leaves with twigs on cilantro and more curry leaves scattered all around

South Indian

Sambar – How to make Sambar

dal makhani served in a copper kadai topped with butter and cream

Indian Main Course

Dal Makhani

a black bowl full of kala chana chaat with a lime wedge and mint leaf on the side

Indian Snacks

Kala Chana Chaat

black eyed pea curry in a blue bowl with a lemon wedge and a ring of onion

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Curry (Lobia Masala)

dal tadka in a black bowl garnished with cilantro with a spoon and some spices in the background

Lentils & Beans

Dal Tadka

instant pot kale garlic dal in a copper round bowl with spoons and napkin in the background

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Kale Garlic Dal

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