This easy jeera dal converts simple ingredients into incredible flavor! Red lentils cooked to creamy and scented with sizzling cumin, garlic, chili oil tadka. (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) 19 g fiber, 19 g protein!
Jeera means cumin, and dal means lentils. Together, they create a simple meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. This is a simple cumin-scented lentil soup that’s cozy and satisfying.
This is a simple recipe with everyday ingredients, but it makes such a delicious dal. It’s one of the simple, home-style dals that my mom used to make often.
I changed it up a little to make it slightly spicier and creamier with some non-dairy yogurt. If you cook the dal long enough, it becomes creamy on its own, so if you don’t want to add non-dairy yogurt, that works just as well.
We make this simple dal with red lentils (masoor dal), along with tomato and dried fenugreek leaves. While the lentils cook, we make an amazing tadka, which is a spiced oil with cumin seeds, green chili, and garlic. That tadka takes the dal to the next level!
This jeera dal is delicious served with your favorite Indian sides or sabzi! In the photo above, I’m serving it with my simple gobi aloo matar.
Why You’ll Love Jeera Dal
easy to make with simple ingredients
30-minute recipe with tons of flavor
while the lentils simmer, make the quick cumin spiced oil
If you love a good chicken wrap but want something lighter, fresher and packed with protein, this high-protein chicken salad wrap is exactly what you need!
Looking for a lunch that is high in protein, packed with crunch and actually exciting to eat? This high-protein chicken salad wrap might just become your new favorite!
Creamy, crunchy, juicy and incredibly satisfying — all wrapped up into one wholesome, protein-packed meal. Perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner or a delicious meal-prep option!
And there are more than 5 reasons why you will fall for this recipe!
They are high in protein while being low in calories thanks to the Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Loads of crunch from fresh veggies giving every bite plenty of texture.
Big on flavor from paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Perfect for meal prep where you can assemble the wraps whenever you need a quick meal when you have the salad ready!
Skillet-toasted for extra deliciousness - that final golden toast takes these wraps from good to seriously addictive!
What is a High-Protein Chicken Salad Wrap?
A High-Protein Chicken Salad Wrap is a wholesome, satisfying wrap made with tender seasoned chicken, crunchy fresh vegetables and a creamy protein-rich dressing, all wrapped in a soft tortilla.
Unlike a traditional chicken salad that often relies heavily on mayonnaise, this version uses Greek yogurt as the base of the dressing, giving it a creamy texture while adding extra protein.
The chicken is seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and Italian herbs, pan-seared until golden, then shredded and tossed with crisp iceberg lettuce, carrot, celery and spring onion greens.
The finished chicken salad is tucked into a wholewheat tortilla and lightly toasted on a skillet until golden and crisp.
The result is a fresh, creamy, crunchy and protein-packed meal that works beautifully for lunch, dinner or a quick meal-prep option.
If you love chicken recipes that are bold, spicy, juicy and loaded with classic Indian spices, this chicken tawa fry is the one you need to try! Just be warned that this is not for the faint-hearted!
There are chicken recipes that are delicious, and then there are recipes where you simply cannot stop going back for another bite—this chicken tawa fry definitely belongs in the second category!
Tender pieces of boneless chicken are marinated with a fresh ginger-garlic-green chilli paste and then cooked on a hot tawa with caramelized onions, tomatoes and a fragrant blend of Kashmiri chilli powder and pav bhaji masala.
A little tamarind brings in the perfect tang, giving your tastebuds an unforgettable experience of deliciousness! .
Finished with a spoonful of ghee and fresh coriander, this chicken tawa fry is spicy, tangy, juicy and wonderfully laden with unforgettable flavors.
The juicy, spice-coated chicken with beautifully browned edges and layers of spicy, tangy and smoky flavors creates an everlasting memory in your heart! .
And if you really want the full street-food experience, serve it with butter-smeared pav toasted directly over the flame!
What is Chicken Tawa Fry?
Chicken tawa fry is a rustic Indian-style chicken preparation where bite-sized pieces of chicken are cooked on a wide, flat tawa along with thick, intensely flavored spices.
Unlike deep-fried chicken, this recipe uses very little oil and relies on the hot tawa to caramelize the onions, cook down the spices and give the chicken beautifully browned edges.
There are many regional and street-style versions of tawa chicken, but this one has my own Flavor Quotient twist!
When you need a quick meal that doesn't compromise on flavor, these shrimp noodles in chilli garlic oil are exactly what you need! Tender shrimp, chewy egg noodles, and a glossy sauce in chilli garlic oil create a bold, spicy noodle bowl that's ready in just 30 minutes.
If bold flavors are your love language, these shrimp noodles in chilli garlic oil deserve a spot on your dinner table.
Slippery noodles coated in aromatic chilli garlic oil, juicy shrimp, and a handful of fresh herbs come together in a dish that's fiery, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying—all in under 30 minutes.
These shrimp noodles in chilli garlic oil are proof that a handful of simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality flavors at home.
The magic lies in the infused chilli garlic oil, where hot oil is poured over readymade chilli garlic crisps to release their smoky heat into the oil.
This intensely flavorful oil coats every strand of noodles, while succulent shrimp add a naturally sweet, juicy bite that perfectly balances the spice.
This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving restaurant-style noodles without the wait.
Simple ingredients, quick cooking, and irresistible flavors make this a recipe you'll come back to again and again.
Flavor-packed lentil dip comes together fast with serious protein and fiber punch! Lentils, roasted corn, veggies and crispy capers with herby pepper lime dressing is perfect for parties, potlucks, cookouts, and snacking! (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) High fiber, protein and iron!
This is the perfect lentil dip for summer. I was inspired by a lentil dip that went viral on TikTok, where you just take some lentils, add bruschetta and feta, Instead of those flavors, we’re adding a load of veggies and a fantastic dressing, and also crisp capers! All these flavors and textures have made this my fave this summer!
This lentil dip is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron and omegas. Protein from the lentils hemp seeds nutritional yeast, fiber from the veggies, lentils, kale. Major flavor boost from the Crispy capers! This indulgent Lentil dip packs a flavor and nutrition punch!
There’s the protein from the lentils. There are the fresh, crunchy veggies, jalapeño, and onion. There’s sweetness from the corn and the apple, the tart freshness from the cherry tomatoes, and refreshing vibrancy from the lime zest. There’s also kale in the dip, hidden along with some herbs, so it’s a great way to sneak in kale.
The nutritional yeast adds a bit of cheesiness and protein, while the hemp seeds bump up the protein and texture even more. And all of that balances out with a hint of spice from the jalapeño and the pepper flakes and a savory burst of flavor from the crispy capers.
You can use whichever veggies you have on hand. If you don’t like lentils, you can use chickpeas or white beans and add some more spices to the dressing.
Make this dip and serve it with tortilla chips, crispy crackers, garlic bread or baguette slices. You can also use it to make wraps with pita bread or tortillas. It’s a versatile lentil dip that will disappear in no time.
Why You’ll Love this Lentil Dip
protein- and veggie-packed dip with amazing flavors and textures
quick and easy herb-lime dressing comes together in 1 jar
crispy capers add a little crunch and a ton of umami
This epic roasted garlic chili coconut tofu sandwich stars this toasty, flavor-packed chili-garlic-coconut chutney(Indian Vada Pav Chutney) that coats the tofu paired with this creamy, herbed yogurt sauce and tangy pickled cabbage. 18g Protein 7g fiber!
I am so excited to bring you another sandwich in my series of reimagining sandwiches inspired by popular Indian street food! This one is spicy, nutty, coconutty, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and tangy all at once. It’s such an incredible combination of flavors and textures. Don’t miss all the summer sandwiches in the series! These are some of my best sandwiches, Big flavor, and nutrient dense! Watch me make them on my YouTube channel! 🌶️
These stacked, make ahead friendly sandwiches and the Indian jalapeño popper toasts (15g protein per toast!) and my Indian crispy Chikin tofu sandwich, all pack incredible flavor and also Protein and fiber!
We’re going to make this chili garlic coconut chutney, which is a dry condiment (lasun chutney) often found in vada pav, a popular Indian sandwich. Vada pav usually has that chutney and a green chutney, and then there is this fried fritter of potatoes that’s tucked into bread. It’s so delicious.
I’m taking that amazing chutney and adding it on top of some tofu slices and baking them, then using them to fill up the coconut tofu sandwich. We’re piling them high in the sandwich along with a creamy, cooling, herby yogurt sauce as well as some tangy pickled cabbage. You can also use other pickled vegetables in this sandwich and add some roasted veggies, as well. This is a very flexible sandwich.
The main flavor component of this coconut tofu sandwich is that chili garlic chutney, so don’t skimp on it. Definitely make that chutney, and don’t skimp on the garlic or the chili when you do. They give it an amazing flavor.
You want to use super firm tofu for the best results, but extra firm tofu works, as well. I like to slice it thin, almost like deli slices, because the more surface area, the more flavor you get from all of that chutney.
The chili garlic chutney has loads of garlic that gets toasted, then process it up with toasted sesame seeds, peanuts, toasted coconut, and a good amount of Kashmiri chili powder. I use Kashmiri chili powder a lot in my Indian recipes. If you don’t have it, you definitely need to get some. It has a very distinctive flavor and isn’t overly hot, so you can use it in non-Indian recipes, as well, in place of paprika. It adds beautiful color and amazing flavor. You can find Kashmiri chili powder online or at Indian grocery stores.
We make the yogurt sauce with yogurt, herbs, lime juice, and a little maple syrup to balance the savoriness. The pickled cabbage is simply cabbage pickled with vinegar, salt, sugar, and pepper flakes. You can use the same ingredients to pickle other vegetables, like cucumber, radishes, or onions, as well.
This sandwich has amazing flavors and textures in every bite!!!
Why You’ll Love this Coconut Tofu Sandwich
toothsome tofu smothered in toasty, flavor-packed chili garlic coconut chutney
creamy, herbed non-dairy yogurt sauce
crunchy, tangy pickled cabbage contrasts all of those rich, deep flavors
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