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Home » Beans and Lentils

Beans and Lentils

Beans and lentils are a staple in many cuisines worldwide, offering various flavors and textures that make them versatile ingredients.

Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking for a healthy protein alternative to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, legumes are a delicious and nutritious way to do so.

Beans and lentils are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, plus there are budget-friendly, and have a long shelf life making them a great addition to any diet.

In this category, you'll find recipes that use a variety of different beans and lentils, ranging from curries like Mexican Black Beans Curry, and Rajma (red kidney bean curry), to the most popular lentil dal recipes like Dal Makhani, Dal Fry, Chana Dal, and more. Or try Khichdi, a wholesome dish made with lentils, and rice. You can serve lentils and beans as a main course or rice, naan, or roti side dish.

You'll also find recipes that incorporate these legumes into a variety of delicious meals, from soups (Quinoa Enchilada Soup) to salads (Chana salad), and even the popular Street food recipe like (Idli, Ragda Pattice and Dahi Vada/Dahi Bhalla).

You can make them on a stovetop, traditional pressure cooker, or in the Instant Pot for easy cooking.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty meal to feed a crowd, check out these lentil and bean recipes, they are sure to inspire and satisfy you. Enjoy! 

Top view of bowl of chana Salad

Easy Chana Salad Recipe | Indian Chickpea Salad

Chana dal served in a black bowl and garnished with fresh cilantro

Chana Dal

Bowl with 6 Idli dunked in sambar with chutney bowl on the side

Idli Sambar | Tiffin Sambar

Mixed Veg sambar in a pan with tempering and cilantro on the side.

Vegetable Sambar

8 idli on a plate arranged in circle with chutney and sambar on side

Idli Recipe | Idli Batter Recipe

Dal Fry in a Round dish with rice, salad and pickle on side

Dal Fry Recipe

Punjabi Dal Makhani in a black bowl with salad bowl and naan on side

Dal Makhani

Dal Paratha with butter cube on top, pickle and yogurt on side

Leftover Dal Paratha

Chickpea Burger - Veg Burger

Bowl of Varan, rice, bhaji, pickle, salad and ghee on side

Varan Bhaat | Varan Recipe

Dahi Vada - Dahi Bhalla

Dahi Vada - Dahi Bhalla

Lobia (black eyed peas) curry in a bowl on a wooden surface with rice and salad on the side

Lobia Masala | Black Eyed Peas Curry

bowl of rajma masala with rice and salad on side

Rajma Masala

Sookhe Kale Chane

Sookhe Kale Chane (Dry Black Chickpeas Curry)

Quinoa Enchiladas Soup

Quinoa Enchilada Soup

Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas

Maa Chole Ki Dal

Maa Chole Ki Dal

Whole Masoor Dal Palak

Whole Masoor Dal Palak

Puran Poli

Puran Poli

Kala Chana Chaat a.k.a Chana Jor Garam - Black Chickpea Salad

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

Easy Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

Mexican black beans

Mexican Black Beans

Baked Beans on Garlic Toast

Baked Beans on Garlic toast

Matki Usal

Matki Usal Recipe

Ragda Pattice

Ragda Pattice (Ragda Patties)

Lentil Bolognese

Lentil Bolognese

Punjabi Khichdi

Punjabi Khichdi

Sookhi Dal Recipe - Sukhi Urad Dal

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Kakdi Koshimbir | Khamang Kakdi

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