Dals (lentils) are a staple food in many Indian households. Here are five of the most common dal varieties found in our kitchens. Also known as tuvar dal or arhar dal, this dark yellow dal is ...

and Gujarat's famous khatti meethi dal as well. And all three have distinct flavours, and simply cannot be compared. The masoor dal on the other hand is used to make bodi (dried lentil dumplings) in ...

Dal is also the name for a stewed dish made with pulses. Red lentils are a “split” type of pulse. That means the seed coat around the lentil has been removed and the inner part of the lentil ...