6 Warming And Comforting Dals To Enjoy With Your Plate Of Rice

By Devi Poojari

September 7, 2023

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While there is nothing better than a meal of dal-chawal to eat for nourishment and comfort, you can always switch between these six delicious types for some variety.

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PALAK DAL

Loaded with the leafy green and lentils, this nutritious dal is the perfect blend of proteins and vitamins needed for a balanced meal.

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MASOORCHI AMTI

A Maharashtrian preparation made with masoor dal and a flavoursome tadka of spices, this amti also has the addition of raw mango during the summers.

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VARAN

A simple one-pot preparation of untempered dal, the varan is made with no spices and is enjoyed best with hot rice, ghee and thecha.

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NAVRATAN DAL

Made with a mixture of few different lentils, the navratan dal is a dal reserved for special dinners and eaten with pulao.

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PANCHMEL DAL

With the unique colour and texture of dal makhani, the panchmel dal is a Rajasthani preparation that uses five pulses.

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GUJARATI DAL

Sweeter than its other dal counterparts, the Gujrati dal has a thinner texture and is lush with the herby flavours from fresh coriander.

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