Tadka daal curry is the probably one of the best Indian curries I have ever had. Although I love my more meaty curries very much, I feel an Indian meal is incomplete without some daal. I just love it. I could almost eat it every day and that's saying something because I love my variety. … Continue reading Tadka daal curry
I haven't had lentils in a while and sometimes I just get that craving. They are so yummy and filling and yet don't have as many calories as rice or potatoes. So here's a simple recipe that is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied. Serves 4 Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 … Continue reading Saucy Meatballs with Lentils and Carrots (420 calories per serve)
I woke up craving eggs and I was contemplating going out to get brunch from one of the many local cafés around - but then I realised I can't really afford that luxury. Today I'm going to be spending big ... I'm going to buy a nice, big couch and that means I probably should … Continue reading Baked eggs with spiced lentils (392 calories per serve)
I haven't had okra in a very long time so when I found it at my local Asian supermarket, I decided to buy some. Then it sat in the fridge for a week while I tried to figure out how to cook it. So here is my experiment with okra and lentils. Serves 2-3 Prep … Continue reading Yellow okra and lentils (297 calories per serve)
It's not really a very spicy soup - but then again, my spice tolerance is above-average. It does have a lot of my favourite spices in it that makes it aromatic and yummy. Serves 4 Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Ingredients 1.5L vegetable stock 1 cup red lentils, thin 1 medium tomato, … Continue reading Spice-filled lentil soup (107 calories per serve)
I had a bit of a lentil craving. I don't remember the last time I had lentils - two months ago? But I can't have lentils on their own. I need something green to go with it - that's healthy right? So I was wandering around the supermarket looking for something green. Snow peas were on … Continue reading Stir fried lentils and snow peas (259 calories per serve)
