Lentil Recipes That Are as Hearty as They Are Healthy!

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Lentils are a mainstay in my daily food. I absolutely love the variety in lentils and the plethora of dishes one can make with them. From dals to salads, from breakfast pancakes (like dosa, chilla and adai) to snacks, soups and sweets, they are just amazing. Try these delicious lentil recipes.

Yellow Lentil Dal or Dal Tadka

Delicious bowl of dal tadka — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

A staple in Indian cuisine, this basic toor dal or yellow dal tadka, is a really easy recipe. Serve it with boiled rice, a side vegetable and a salad for a nutritious meal.

Get the recipe: Dal Tadka

Brown Lentil Dal or Masoor Dal

Brown lentils are whole lentils also known as sabut masoor dal. Not only does this dal taste delicious but it is really healthy as well.

Get the recipe: Sabut Masoor Dal

Air fryer Moong Dal

Roasted moong dal on a bowl — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

These moong dal lentils when air fried are a healthy and crunchy snack. Easy to do in air fryer, keep them at hand for munching.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Moong Dal

Air fryer Mung Beans

Sprouted mung beans after air frying. — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

A delicious and crispy snack, air fryer sprouted mung beans are also really delicious. Enjoy this tasty treat.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Mung Beans

Red Lentil Pancakes

Made after soaking and grinding red lentils with a few spices, this is a tasty and healthy breakfast or snack option. Try this easy recipe.

Get the recipe: Red Lentil Pancakes

Lentil Pancake or Adai

Lentilomelettes on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

These lentil pancakes are made by soaking and grinding a variety of lentils with rice. It is a delicious and hearty breakfast or snack that your family will love.

Get the recipe: Lentil Pancake or Adai

Sprouted Lentil Salad

This is a fairly easy and tasty sprouted lentil salad. Serve it with your meal for a healthy salad option.

Get the recipe: Sprouted Lentil Salad

Spinach Lentils or Palak Dal

Palak dal or spinach lentils is a comforting and delicious main from Indian cuisine. Serve it hot with boiled rice for a hearty meal.

Get the recipe: Palak Dal

Moonglet

Make this delicious vegan or moong omelette with soaked and blended moong dal. It is so tasty and really easy to make. Perfect for a filling breakfast.

Get the recipe: Moonglet

Meda Vada

Tasty lentil balls or medu vada on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

Another breakfast favorite, these medu vadas are made with white lentils or urad dal. They are traditionally deep fried and served. You can also make them in air fryer.

Get the recipe: Medu Vada