Dal Chakolya

This Maharashtrian comfort meal is made of tempered dal with crispy, chakolya—a little chapati—diamond-shaped chunks. Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more to taste 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coconut garlic paste 1 tablespoon chopped tomato 2 … Read more

Palak Rassa

This spinach and split chickpea side dish is typical of Maharashtrian cuisine. Both rice and chapatis are offered with it. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons split chickpeas (chana dal) ¼ cup water 6 cups fresh spinach … Read more

Indian Kale and Moong Dal

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Side Dishes Moong dal with Indian greens for veg lovers. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients ½ cup dried moong dal 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ tablespoon ground turmeric ¼ tablespoon cumin seeds 3 cups … Read more

Green Banana Pakoras

This cucumber salad features gorgeous, fresh herbs, loads of crunch, and is lively and cooling. This summer, when your garden is overflowing with cucumbers and your lettuce has finished growing, give it a try. If you have any romaine, you may add it to the dish or you can just savor the simplicity. Prep Time: … Read more