9 dal-based protein-rich Indian dishes 

This is a classic Indian dish made with yellow lentils (usually masoor dal or toor dal) tempered with spices like cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, and dried red chilies.

Dal Tadka

A creamy and flavorful dish made with whole black lentils (urad dal) and kidney beans (rajma), cooked with butter, cream, and a blend of spices.

Dal Makhani

Made with split chickpeas (chana dal), this dish is cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander.

Chana Dal

Yellow moong dal tempered with spices like cumin, mustard seeds, ginger, and garlic, often garnished with cilantro.

Moong Dal Tadka

Made with red lentils (masoor dal), cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

Masoor Dal

Also known as spinach dal, this dish combines dal (usually toor or moong dal) with spinach, tempered with garlic, cumin, and other spices.

Palak Dal

Lentils (usually toor dal) cooked with fenugreek leaves (methi), onions, tomatoes, and spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander.

Methi Dal

A nutritious one-pot meal made with a combination of rice and lentils (usually moong dal), cooked with vegetables and mild spices.

Dal Khichdi