Different types of lentils- the best Indian foods in Adelaide

Dal is a term used on the Indian subcontinent for the split, dried pulses, meaning peas, lentils, and beans. The word can also be used to depict various soups made from the pulses. Amongst the most important staple foods in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka pulses play a major role in a largely vegetarian cuisine due to their high protein content. They're often served with flatbreads and/or rice such as chapati and Naan and accompanied by a vegetable or salad side dish for a full meal.

Rajma Dal

Made out of kidney beans, this is a rustic, one-pan vegetarian dish. It is a very popular North-Indian dish but is enjoyed in the whole of India. Traditionally, the beans are cooked with spices like ginger, garlic, tomatoes, chillies, and even onions. It can be had with boiled rice, salad, pickles, and flatbread.

Kaali Dal (black lentils)

This lentil is also famously called “Maa ki Dal”, it is wholesome and delicious food. The lentils are cooked with tomatoes, spices and milk cream. This dish is the ultimate comfort food for almost all. You have to mandatorily order a flatbread called Naan with it or butter chicken or both with it. Try them at Indian restaurantin Craigieburn farm.

Chole (chickpea curry)

This has many variations in the Indian household. This dish is best eaten the day it's prepared. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser when you serve it piping hot, accompanied by bhatooras (fried Indian bread) or pooris.

Tadka Dal

This is one of the easiest dal to cook among all the others. There is no particular way to make it as there are many variations. It is widely popular and a daily household dish that can be made ahead and kept frozen. You will just need to thaw it, heat and temper it accordingly. You can try this by ordering Indianfood delivery at Blackwood. Don’t blame us for getting addicted to it!

Sambar (south Indian lentil curry)

This is a famous dish in South India. While it may not have gained that much of a name outside of India, it still is something to try out.

The whole point of Indian food is to mix different kinds of food in one bite to get all tastes. It’s like a carnival inside the mouth with so many colours. It is how Indian dishes are, a burst of flavours.