Massyang, or rice beans in Englinsh, is a type of beans grown in the Himalayas. Especially popular in Nepal, this recipe lets the beans be the star of the dish, with just some onion, ginger and garlic and a couple of spices to accent the flavor.
Category: Vegan
Masoor Dal
Masoor dal is more commonly known as red lentils in the US. This quick recipe was a delicious entry back into the world of food after being sick for a week.
Aloo Begun Bori Jhal
Aloo begun bori jhal is a Bengali curry, made with potato, eggplant and sun-dried lentil dumplings in a mustard based sauce.
Bori
Bori is a form of sun-dried lentil dumplings popular in Bengali cuisine. I’ve created a recipe using the oven for those of us who don’t live in hot sunny climates where we can trust the sun to dry things.
Dosa
Dosas are a type of Indian crepe, made with a fermented batter of rice and urad dal. They are often filled with a spicy potato mixture to make masala dosa.
Idli
Idlis are a type of savory rice cake from Southern India, made with a fermented rice and dal batter. They are traditionally served for breakfast with sambar or chutney.
Roasted Mung Beans
Roasted mung beans are a popular crunchy, salty snack across India and other Southeast Asian countries.
Ghugni
Ghugni is a popular street food in Kolkata, but also served at home, especially as a breakfast dish. It is made with yellow peas and potatoes in a spicy curry, topped with special onion, coconut, green chilies and a special spice blend.
Trinidadian Dhal
Trinidadian Dhal is made with split peas, Caribbean peppers, onion, garlic and spices.
Mauritian Dal with Eggplant and Chayote
Mauritian Dal more clearly shows its multicultural roots than any of the other dal recipes I’ve explored recently, with several clearly French ingredients along with the more typical Indian spices.
Lorin cooks Legumes 