Pick, wash and soak whole black gram lentils and red kidney beans overnight in three cups of water. Drain. Boil whole black gram lentils and red kidney beans in three cups of water with salt and half the red chilli powder for three whistles in pressure cooker. Add half the ginger. [...]

There are two varieties of this daal, oily and non-oily. The oily variant has a longer shelf life. Toor daal is a good source of carbohydrates and also high in dietary fibre. If you like this and want to try more exciting recipes then buy "Authentic Indian Food" by Anjula Devi. [...]

Known as ‘lobia’ in Hindi and Punjabi, black-eyed peas combined with coconut milk make this dish a real delight. Eaten hot or cold and come with some impressive nutritional benefits. If you like this and want to try more exciting recipes then buy "Authentic Indian Food" by Anjula Devi. [...]

In a large shallow casserole pan on a high heat, mix the rice with 2 heaped teaspoons of tapenade, then pour over 600ml of water. Put the lid on and let it come to the boil while you halve the tomatoes and, in a bowl, mix them with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and red wine vinegar. Taste, season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, and tear in most of the basil leaves. [...]

“My recipe for fragrant, veg-packed pilaf is good for you, easy to make and absolutely delicious – what’s not to love? Chickpeas add a bit of bite to the pilaf and their fibre content will keep you feeling nice and full. Meanwhile, pepitas are packed with masses of minerals, including iron, which helps you grow healthy nails and hair, and magnesium, which is good for muscle function. ” [...]

Aloo Paratha is an easy to make North Indian breakfast dish. This traditional breakfast recipe is perfect for weekend mornings and is a complete meal in itself, this paratha recipe tastes great when served with raita and pickle. Aloo Paratha is a quick and simple recipe made with easily available ingredients like whole wheat flour, mashed potatoes, green chilies, chopped onions, red chilli powder, fresh coriander leaves, chat masala, cumin powder and garam masala. If you want to prepare this easy potato recipe in the traditional way you can make it with ghee, this adds on to the taste. If you are someone who loves the smokiness of onions and garlic then you can cook the stuffing separately, then mash it to perfection and you are ready to spice up your first meal of the day.To make this more more delicious you can add some ajwain (carom seeds), this will not only add on to the taste of this paratha, but at the same time it will add on to the health quotient. Aloo Paratha is such a versatile dish that you can have it anytime. It is difficult to classify this paratha into a particular category as it can be eaten in breakfast, lunch or dinner. Potato is quite filling as it is high on carbs and hence it is a satiating dish. You can pack it for lunch for your kids. They not just love potatoes, but will also not feel hungry through the day in school. It makes for a perfect meal for lazy Sunday mornings, when you can simply don a chef's hat and make this easy recipe for your loved ones. [...]