10 Lentil-Based Dishes To Try For Lunch

By Risha Ganguly

Lentils or dal make up a large chunk of Indian meals. Either we are eating them as dal or making them into different dishes. Let us look at different dishes we can make from lentils for breakfast.

Dal Khokli

A famous Rajasthani and gujarati dish, dal dhokli is made with wheat flour dough strips and tur dal.

Dal Vadi

A great side dish with your regular rice and sabji, dal vadi is crispy and spicy - all in one.

Khichdi

The ultimate comfort meal, khichdi is a very easy one-pot meal.

Dal Chawal

There is nothing more comforting than homemade peeli dal and some chawal to go with it.

Dal Paratha

Stuffed with moong dal, these parathas are heavy and a couple are enough to keep you full for the day.

Dal Tadka

Made with chana dal, the aroma comes from red chilli  and garlic tadka.

Dal Pakodi

Another side dish to eat with rice, these crispy, crunchy balls are best paired with dhaniya chutney.

Palak Dal

A healthy mix of spinach and dal, this one pot dish tastes amazing with both roti and chawal.

Dal Gosht

This mutton dish prepared with lentils is one of the dishes that the royals have passed on to us.

Dal Sprouts Salad

If you want o keep your lunch right, boiled moong salad is the best option for you.