Upeseru is a rural speciality of the South of India, and villages around the state of Karnataka in particular. The main recipe is for a solid dish of lentils and greens, and the water drained from this is often used…
Ingredients ½ cup toor dal 2 cups water 2 handfuls of methi leaves (only the leaves without the tender stem) 3 tomatoes 1 big onion 1 pinch of turmeric powder 1–2 green chillis, sliced 10 whole black peppercorns 1 small…
Extremely simple to cook, mejadra is a fundamental component of Middle Eastern cuisine. It provides carbohydrates, proteins, and a full stomach. It also tastes great. The most common recipe uses rice. Bulgur can be substituted for rice, using the exact…
Idli is a round, fluffy bread roughly eight centimetres in diameter. It is made from ground rice or rice flour mixed with ground urad dal, salt, methi (fenugreek seeds) and water. The mixture is allowed to ferment prior to being…
Ragi dosa is a traditional food in Karnataka India (especially South Karnataka). It can be served with onion and garlic chutney. Ingredients 2 cups ragi (finger millet) 2 cups rice 1 cup urad dal Salt, to taste Procedure Soak ragi,…
Lentil rice loaf isn’t exactly a meatloaf imitation, but it is a hearty version of a vegetarian classic. Ingredients ½ cup lentils 2½ cups vegetable stock 1 bay leaf ½ cup brown rice (not all will be used) 1 egg,…
Originally posted to Foodista by user dad1337. Foodista recipes are released under a CC-BY license. Ingredients 1½ cups dried lentils, picked through 3–4 cups water or vegetable stock 1 tbsp garlic salt 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp olive oil 1…
Alexandra soup is a puréed vegetable soup, containing lentils, barley, and tomato. It makes for a warming meal. Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) lentils 2 heaped tablespoons (30 ml) barley 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter 1 onion, diced 3 cups…
Koshari is a beloved Egyptian street food that brings together a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It is a hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish made with a mixture of rice, lentils, pasta, and a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with…
Khichdi is a popular dish in the Indian state of Gujarat, where many families prefer it as a dinner. There also exist many variations of it across India. Ingredients 1 teacup rice 1 teacup dal (e.g. moong dhal, arhar dal…
This is excellent with Indian potatoes and Indian rice. Ingredients 1 can lentils 1 can kidney beans 1 onion ½ can tomatoes ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon cumin 1 pinch turmeric Procedure Chop and…
Dhokla is a Gujarati snack that is made with black gram. It is not to be confused with khaman, a variant made from besan (chickpea flour). It is eaten as a side dish with the main meal and is usually…