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2 May 2018

Green Moong Dal Instant Dosa/Chilla

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Five ingredient recipes, Gluten free, Indian Bread, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Main Course, No Onion Garlic Recipes, Vegan | 10

A high protein, low fat meal which requires no rice or fermentation, unlike the traditional dosa. Its great for breakfast,lunch or dinner,for vegans and those suffering from gluten intolerance. It goes really well with Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara … Continued

25 Apr 2018

Appe from Dosa Batter

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Breakfast, Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Party Appetizers, Vegan | 4

Appe made from dosa batter that has been tempered with Mustard seeds,Urad dal and curry leaves makes excellent use of leftover dosa batter and makes a perfect tea time snack. If you are like me, you make a large batch … Continued

27 Feb 2018

Moong Dal Ka Halwa

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Dessert, Five ingredient recipes, Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Vegan | 6

Moong Dal Ka Halwa-A traditional Indian dessert made during special occasions, festivals and weddings. The lentils are browned in ghee and then cooked in sugar syrup. The result is a rich, indulgent dessert well worth the effort involved in browning … Continued

10 Jan 2018

Mexican 7 Layer Bean Dip

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Party Appetizers, Salad, Side Dishes and Accompaniments | 0

An appetizer that needs only 10 minutes, feeds a crowd, looks as good as it tastes-look no further!!! This 7 layer dip is so easy to make that my teenage daughter is the one to regularly make it in our … Continued

9 Jan 2018

Chipotle Style Black Beans

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Main Course, Vegan | 0

Chipotle style Black Beans are simmered in onions,garlic,jalapenos and seasoning to make a delicious meal as is or accompanied with Cilantro lime Rice and topped with Chicken or Sofritas (Mexican Style Tofu), lettuce, Pico de gallo, corn salsa, guacamole, cheese … Continued

1 Nov 2017

Blackeyed Pea Spinach Cakes/Lobiya Palak Ki Tikki

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Breakfast, Fitness, Five ingredient recipes, Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, No Onion Garlic Recipes, Party Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetables and Greens | 2

Blackeyed Peas are mashed and cooked with spinach and Flaxseed to make a high protein,low fat,meal. No potatoes,Bread or bread crumbs make it a low carbohydrate,gluten free and vegan meal. I started making this on New Years Day and the … Continued

31 Aug 2017

Mixed Dal Instant Dosa-No Rice No fermentation

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Breakfast, Fitness, Five ingredient recipes, Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Main Course, No Onion Garlic Recipes, Vegan | 39

Instant mixed dal dosa, requires no fermentation or rice. It is very high in protein and is great for diabetics. Dals/lentils are the backbone of Indian cooking and the primary source of protein for vegetarians. Dosas usually require some rice, … Continued

15 Aug 2017

Restaurant Style Dal Fry

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Gluten free, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Main Course, Vegan | 13

Mix of three dals topped with a tarka of ghee,onions,tomatoes,ginger,garlic and spices tastes just like what we get in Indian restaurants. This dal is also called Peeli dal(yellow) and is standard fare in most homes and restaurants. If I had … Continued

5 Jul 2017

Daliye ka Dosa/Cracked Wheat Dosa

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Breakfast, Five ingredient recipes, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Main Course, No Onion Garlic Recipes, Vegan | 2

A healthy variation of dosa that uses Daliya/Cracked wheat as the main ingredient instead of Rice,making it perfect for people who want the taste and crunch of traditional,crisp dosas without the carbs that are associated with it. I am forever … Continued

20 Jun 2017

No Onion No Garlic No Cream Curry-For Fasting/Vrat/Upvas

by Aanchal Gupta | posted in: Five ingredient recipes, Gluten free, Indian inspired Chicken Recipes, Lentils/Beans/Dals, Main Course, No Onion Garlic Recipes, Paneer, Vegan | 2

A No onion,garlic,versatile curry that can be used as a base for any Indian meal, be it Paneer Makhanwala/Butter paneer, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta, Shahi Gobhi,Rajmah,Chana or even Butter chicken or any meat dish. I made it recently for my … Continued