Photo of: Shakkara (Sweet) Pongal

Shakkara (Sweet) Pongal

Submitted by: SUSMITA 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
This is a classic sweet dish made for many south Indian festivals in which the use of ghee (clarified butter) delivers rich texture and flavor. 

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Aaku Pappu (Dal with Greens)

Submitted by: SUSMITA 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Amaranth greens and split pigeon peas are the base of this classic dish from Andhra, India. 
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Moong Dal with Spinach

Submitted by: SUSMITA 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Lentils and spinach deliver a warm and tasty comfort dish. 
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Armenian Lentils

Submitted by: CASSANDRAHEARN 
Home Town: San Jose, California, USA
Living In: San Diego, California, USA
Warm lentils served with cool yoghurt and the spice of green onions makes this dish a refreshing and filling side dish or entree. 

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Doodhi Chana

Submitted by: SUSMITA 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Using a pressure cooker to cook the calabash gourd and chana dal, helps make this simple vegetarian curry dish a quick arrival to the dinner table. 
Photo of: Adas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)

Adas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)

Submitted by: xxxx 
A traditional Iranian rice and lentil polow (pilaf) is cooked with a crusty, delicious layer of rice on the bottom. The saffron-scented rice and lentils are decorated with fried onions, raisins, and chopped dates. 
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Bengali Dhal

Submitted by: Tabitha C 
Red lentils are flavored with caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro in this colorful dish. 
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South Indian Lentil Kootu

Submitted by: Tarama 
Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This south Indian dish of lentils and pigeon peas is quick, and easy on the stomach. 
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Italian Vegetarian Patties

Submitted by: SHECOOKS2 
Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio, USA
Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
These rice and lentil based vegetarian patties are a great meatless alternative to ground beef. Serve them on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings, or topped with white cheeses and marinara sauce for an Italian-style main course. 
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Sundal

Submitted by: SUSMITA 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
This traditional vegetarian dish from southern India is made with chickpeas, mango, coconut, and green chile peppers. 
 

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