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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.

Soups

Lentil Chili

Mediterranean

Chickpea & Bean Pesto Pita Wraps

black bean burgers

Vegan

Black Bean Burgers

Instant Pot Ethiopian Lentil Stew with rice in a black bowl

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Ethiopian Lentil Stew

lentil salad with veggies served in a wooden bowl along with a spoon

Salads

High-Protein Lentil Salad (Masoor Dal Salad)

dal served in a copper kadai which is placed in a plate with boiled rice and pickled pearl onions served on the side

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Dal Recipe

Butternut Squash Dal

Lentils & Beans

Butternut Squash Dal

urad dal served with butter in a blue color bowl

Indian Main Course

Urad Dal Recipe (Maa ki Dal)

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

Instant Pot

Instant Pot Kung Pao Chickpeas

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

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

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

Lentils & Beans

Dal Fry

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

Lentils & Beans

Dal Tadka

spinach dal served in a copper kadai

Lentils & Beans

Dal Palak (Spinach Dal)

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

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

Lentils & Beans

Gujarati Dal Recipe

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

Indian Breakfast

Crispy Moong Dal Dosa (Gluten Free)

pot of curry garnished with cilantro

Lentils & Beans

Vegetable & Chickpea Coconut Curry

chana masala in a green color pot with a wooden spatula

Indian Main Course

Chana Masala

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

Indian Street Food

Matar Chaat

chana dal in a yellow color pot

Lentils & Beans

Chana Dal Recipe

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