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7 Dal Dishes To Serve With Roti And Rice

Niveditha Kalyanaraman

January 2, 2023

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Indian popular food Dal fry or traditional Dal Tadka Curry served in pan

Dal is a desi favourite prepared in most households. It's a comfort food that is quite healthy and is a rich source of protein. Here are 7 dal dishes served with rice and roti.

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Dal Palak

A comforting dal made with fresh spinach simmered in dal along with spices & herbs. Pairs best with rice & tandoori roti.

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Kala Vatana Curry

Also called black peas curry, this is a nutritious Gujarati curry that is simmered in coconut based gravy. Makes the best dinner recipe with rice.

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Mahashtrian Amti

A traditional dal made with toor dal, tamarind & jaggery, this one is also called chinca gulachi amti. Pairs best with hot steamed rice.

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Lal Masoor Dal Tadka

Punjabi in origin and enjoyed all over, red lentil curry is a delicious comforting dal recipe best paired with jeera rice along with papad & pickle.

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Rajma Masala

Rajma Masala is a creamy & nutty gravy made by cooking rajma with tomatoes, spices and coconut.

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Lasooni Dal Tadka

This dal is very simple, quick & easy to make with a tempering of garlic, cumin seeds and more. Goes well with jeera rice, tandoori paratha and tandoori naan.

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Ghiya Chana Dal

Cooked with bottle gourd, this light and flavourful side dish is cooked across North India and goes well with rice as well as roti.

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