We all have an unconditional love for pizza, pasta and manchurian but to be honest,
Dal-rice with pickles is our soul comfort food. Any traditional Indian meal is incomplete without a hot steaming ladle of dal and rice, as it has a special place in our heart. Besides, dal is a rich source of protein and it should be added to your regular diet. In India, each state has its own special rice pair like Maharashtrians love their amti-bhaat, Punjabis love their kadhi pakoda-rice, and south Indians vouch for rasam or sambar rice. Overall dal chawal has its own magic, doesn't it? With a diverse culture and tradition, we have numerous lip-smacking recipes to pair with rice.
Dal tadka
To begin with, we have a classic homely rice companion- dal tadka. Just as the name suggests, this recipe is made by adding in a flavourful tadka or tempering to the cooked split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) and split bengal gram (chana dal). This is one of the most popular combinations that you can find in almost every household in India. Simply garnish your dal tadka with some coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
Kadhi Pakoda
Next one is the famous kadhi pakoda, consisting of two elements- one being the flavourful kadhi, and the other being the crispy pakodas. To make the kadhi, you need to whisk up some gram flour along with yogurt until smooth and cook it to perfection. Then make crispy onion and fenugreek fritters, add them to your kadhi and simmer for two to three minutes. Kadhi pakoda is perfect to eat with hot steamed rice.
Rajma Chawal
Moving on, rajma or red kidney beans curry served along with rice is definitely a winner comfort recipe. Rajma Chawal predominantly hails from North India but is prepared in all households across the nation as well as around the globe. When in a hurry make rajma Chawal, when tired make rajma Chawal, when happy do the same again, the list just doesn’t stop. This tomato-based curry is the definition of perfection.
Dal Makhani
Finally, we would like to end the list with an iconic recipe hailing from Punjab- dal Makhani. Made by cooking red kidney beans and black gram with plenty of butter and select spices to give you a dal which is rich, creamy and delicious, this rich tomato based gravy is prepared and loved by people across the entire globe. Dal Makhani is an epitome of comfort as it reminds you of your grandma. The creamy, buttery, and flavourful taste leaves a strong trail in your memory forever.
All these above recipes go beautifully well with plain rice and instantly bring a smile to your face with its rich heritage that it brings along with it. So, we hope you enjoy preparing and eating these absolutely mesmerizing recipes.
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