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    Beans and Lentils

    My kitchen is always stocked with lentils and beans. These pantry basics have a long shelf life and are perfect for creating a quick and wholesome last-minute meal. Legumes are nutrient rich and the main source of protein and fiber for many of my Indian dishes. They are also great in chilis and soups.

    Lentils and beans can be used to prepare delicious daals and curries, some of my favorites are Easy Spinach Dal, Black Eyed Peas Curry and quintessential Indian soul food, Chana Masala. Using the Instant Pot to make these recipes packs in hours of slow-cooked bold flavors in minutes. Serve them with parathas or rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.

    My newest obsession and also super popular amongst my readers is Palak Khichdi which is a wholesome vegetarian dish made with lentils, rice and spinach. This comforting and healthy dish has been a go-to meal for many busy weeknights in our home. 

    You’ll find a wide variety of hearty meals such as Buffalo Chicken Chili, Pasta e Fagioli or Misir Wot - Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew. Made with lentils and flavored with an Ethiopian spice mix called Berbere it’s delicious!

    I’m excited to share these lentil and bean recipes with you. Enjoy!

    skillet enchiladas

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    chana saag served with rice

    Chana Saag | Curried Chickpeas with Spinach

    Dal Makhani Recipe | Madras Lentils

    Rajma curry served with brown rice and pickled onions

    Rajma Masala - Instant Pot & Stovetop Recipe

    2 chalupas served in a white bowl topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese

    EASY Black Bean Chalupas with Crispy Buttery Shells

    Chana Saag served with rice and pickled onions

    Instant Pot Chana Saag with Pot in Pot Rice

    pasta fagioli soup served with sliced baguette

    Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli Soup

    Traditional Thali with Puran Poli and sides

    Puran Poli | Sweet Lentil Flatbreads

    vegetarian mulligatawny soup

    Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup | Instant Pot & Stovetop recipe

    stacked burger patties on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers

    20+ Instant Pot Lentil and Bean Recipes

    Black eyed peas curry with roti and rice

    Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Curry | Lobia Curry

    Uttapam served with cilantro chutney and coconut chutney

    Uttapam

    sprouted moth and mung beans

    How to sprout beans

    quinoa idli served with coconut chutney

    Quinoa Idli

    quinoa dosa served with chutney, potatoes and sambar

    Quinoa Oats Dosa

    Palak Khichdi served with pickle

    Palak Khichdi

    Misir Wot - Ethiopian lentil stew served with rice

    Instant Pot Misir Wot - Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew

    Ven pongal in 2 white bowls with coconut chutney

    Instant Pot Ven Pongal

    Misal Curry served in a big bowl with all the condiments on the side

    Spicy Misal Pav

    Chana Masala served with parathas

    Instant Pot Easy Chana Masala

    quesadillas on a tray with avocado and salsa on the side

    Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

    chickpea biryani served with cucumber raita

    Instant Pot Chickpea Biryani

    Chicken enchilada quinoa served in 2 white bowls.

    Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Quinoa

    Quick White Chicken Poblano Chili - Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Collage with photos of the 10 recipes from 2018

    Top 10 Recipes of 2018

    Spinach Dal served with rice and pickle

    Instant Pot Spinach Dal

    Dill Lentils served with rice and rotis

    Garlic Dill Lentils - Instant Pot

    Mixed Lentils Khichdi with Kadhi

    Instant Pot Gujarati Kadhi and Khichdi

    Ragda Patties

    Instant Pot Ragda Patties | Ragda Pattice

    Dill Dhokli served in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Dill Dhokli | Curried Dill with Homemade Noodles

    sprouted lentils bowl

    Breakfast Lentils

    Dal Dhokli served in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Dal Dhokli | Lentil stew with homemade noodles

    sprouted lentils khichdi with raita

    Sprouted Lentils Khichdi {Masoor Khichdi} - Instant Pot

    Mixed lentils khichdi served with papad

    Instant Pot Mixed Lentils & Vegetables Khichdi

    Spinach Daal - Instant Pot

    Spinach Daal - Instant Pot

    citrusy lentil soup served in 2 white bowls

    Citrusy lentil soup - Instant Pot Recipe

    Bisi Bele Bhath served in a bowl

    Instant Pot Bisi Bele Bhath

    Lentils with drumstick leaves

    Moringa Dal | Lentils with drumstick Leaves

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