Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal and Rice

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Discover authentic Indian comfort food through the timeless combination of dal and rice, with Ayurvedic wisdom woven throughout.
Dal and rice, which together form the foundation of a homestyle Indian vegetarian diet. Dal is a Hindi word commonly used to describe all forms of pulses including dried beans, lentils, peas, and whole and split legumes. Chawal, the Hindi word for rice, is the perfect soulmate for dal. Not only a delicious harmony, together they form a completely balanced and nutritious meal. This comprehensive vegetarian Indian cookbook features 85 recipes that form the foundation of traditional Indian home cooking.
Sapna Punjabi combines a lifelong vegetarian practice, Ayurvedic training, and expertise as a registered dietitian and nutritionist to create plant-based recipes that address many common dietary issues, including gut health and inflammation whilst promoting a holistic lifestyle. This is Indian comfort food at its finest: economical, healthy, and delicious.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hardie Grant Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1958417238
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958417232
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.65 x 1.17 x 9.96 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #50,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18 in Indian Cooking, Food & Wine #29 in Rice & Grains Cooking #188 in Vegan Cooking (Books)
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Customers praise this cookbook for its approachable recipes organized by different daals, with easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful design. The book features great pictures, and one customer notes how the vibrant photography captures the essence of Indian cooking. They appreciate the content, with one review describing it as a love letter to the soul of Indian cooking, while another highlights its encyclopedic coverage of culinary and dietary terms.