This is a bit of an unusual lentil preparation. Sookhi dal is a dry dal that’s spicy and nutty with sweet caramelized onions throughout. Sookhi dal literally means dry dal. It’s a Punjabi dish made with urad dal that has been split and it’s skin removed. It’s meant to be eaten as a sabzi that… Read More
Instant Pot Bhindi Do Pyaza
Pillowy soft okra, crisp onions, sweet tomatoes and melt-in-your-mouth potatoes. This, my friends, is bhindi do pyaza. Bhindi do pyaza translates to okra with double the onions. When you see the words “do pyaza” in the title of a dish, you should expect there to be plenty of onions in the recipe. My recipe calls… Read More
Instant Pot Chana Dal
Simple, nutty chana dal made in an instant pot! I was going to start this post by telling you how much my 10-month-old loves this chana dal, but earlier today I caught him trying to eat a crumpled piece of paper that had fallen on the floor and so I decided that perhaps my crawling… Read More
Instant Pot Lentil Bolognese (vegan, gluten-free)
This easy lentil bolognese is a pour and cook recipe made using pantry ingredients! This is definitely the easiest vegan lentil “meat” sauce ever. This recipe requires three main ingredients: brown lentils, marinara sauce and water. Chubby brown lentils are meant to mimic the meat in bolognese. I like using brown lentils because (as I… Read More
Instant Pot Khaman Dhokla
If you’ve never had khaman before, imagine a soft, spongy and savory chickpea flour cake steeped in a sweet and spicy infused oil and then topped with crispy fried green chilies and spices. Sounds fancy, I know. But it’s so very simple to make, especially using the instant pot method I’m sharing with you today.… Read More
Instant Pot Brown Lentil Curry (Whole Masoor Dal)
This simple brown lentil curry is an everyday dal that you’ll find served in Indian homes. While it’s not going to make an appearance on the menu next to dal makhani at your local Indian restaurant, it’s still a very comforting and well-spiced dal, perfect for an ordinary day. Do you have a “happy place”… Read More
Instant Pot Shortcut Dal Dhokli (gluten-free option!)
This shortcut dal dhokli takes minutes to make! No rolling dhoklis required! We are making dal dhokli today! Only, in this shortcut recipe, I’m using store-bought lasagna noodles instead of making dhoklis/dumplings from scratch (just hear me out) and it works SO well! This dal is made with mostly Indian pantry staples, perfect for a… Read More
Indian Nomato Onion Masala (Nighshade-Free, AIP)
You know that crucial ingredient in my tomato onion masala? The tomatoes? Well, I got rid of them! If you love Indian food but can’t eat tomatoes, this nomato onion masala is going to change your life. I’m sharing a tomato-less version of my onion masala! This nomato onion masala is for those of you… Read More
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Making fluffy, fragrant jasmine rice is a breeze with an instant pot! Jasmine rice is a sweetly scented, slightly sticky rice – perfect when paired with spicy creamy Thai curries! I love basmati rice with Indian food, but I’d never dream of serving it with Thai food. Gosh, do I sound like a rice snob?… Read More
Instant Pot Lauki Chana Dal
This everyday lauki chana dal is now even easier to make thanks to the instant pot and my pre-made onion masala! A simple pour and cook recipe that takes very little time and effort. If you are Indian, chances are you’ve had this dal. In fact, I’d bet on it. There are certain vegetables that… Read More
Instant Pot Kerala Matta Rice
Kerala matta rice is known for having a lengthy cook time, but you can now make this plump nutty parboiled rice quickly and easily using an instant pot! Kerala matta rice is hands down my favorite rice. It’s SO good. It tastes sort of like… if pasta and rice had a baby. The grains are… Read More
Instant Pot Green Moong Dal
This simple green moong dal is so tasty and spicy and easy to make! Green moong dal is a homely dal. It’s a very tasty dal – but not something you’d find in a restaurant. There’s no cream, no butter. This is the kind of dal you’d eat at someone’s house. The kind of dal… Read More
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