Yes, green lentils can substitute for yellow lentils in dal, though the texture and flavor may differ slightly. Green lentils are firmer and retain their shape better during cooking, while yellow lentils tend to break down and create a creamier consistency. Adjust cooking times to ensure the green lentils are fully cooked, and consider adding spices to enhance the flavor. Overall, it can be a tasty alternative in recipes.
Lentils in Hindi is called 'मसूर दाल' (masoor dal).
The ideal dal to water ratio for cooking lentils is typically 1:3, meaning one part lentils to three parts water.
Masoor Dal, or pink lentils is just another dal made in Indian homes. There are many variations of dal used in Indian cuisine in a variety of ways. Any soup or stew made of lentils is called dal.
pinto beans
we say " red lentils " in English
The recommended dal water ratio for cooking lentils to achieve the perfect consistency is typically 1:3, which means using 1 part lentils to 3 parts water.
we say " red lentils " in English
In Telugu yellow dal is called 'Kandi Pappu'
Toor dalm moong dal so anything with dal are known as lentils.
Mung Beans (green variety) another variety the split type (yellow in color is also found)
In India, rice is generally eaten with dal, lentils, vegetables, chutneys, papad and raita.The dal or lentils may differ in consistency depending on the region. In north India, the dal is a bit thicker. The south Indian sambar, which consists of yellow lentils and vegetables is more liquid. South Indian Rasam is watery.People from Andhra Pradesh and other south Indian states eat rice with dry chutney powders too.Rice is also cooked with spices and vegetables so it can also be eaten as a one dish meal such as Pulao or Biryani.The variety of side dishes for eating with rice are really endless.
In India, rice is generally eaten with dal, lentils, vegetables, chutneys, papad and raita.The dal or lentils may differ in consistency depending on the region. In north India, the dal is a bit thicker. The south Indian sambar, which consists of yellow lentils and vegetables is more liquid. South Indian Rasam is watery.People from Andhra pradesh and other south Indian states eat rice with dry chutney powders too.Rice is also cooked with spices and vegetables so it can also be eaten as a one dish meal such as Pulao or Biryani.The variety of side dishes for eating with rice are really endless.