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Punj Rattani Dal: Recipe

Punj Rattani Dal: Recipe.

Peas Bhaji (Pattal Bhaji or Tonak) Recipe

Peas Bhaji (Pattal Bhaji or Tonak) Recipe.

Phaanu: Rich, Creamy Vegan Dal Recipe

Phaanu: Rich, Creamy Vegan Dal Recipe.

Dal Saag - Split Yellow Pea And Spinach Dal

Dal Saag - Split Yellow Pea And Spinach Dal. Dal Saag - Split Yellow Pea And Spinach Dal.

Dal Makhani: The British Dal Festival Recipe Ideas

Dal Makhani: The British Dal Festival Recipe Ideas. The British Dal Festival kicks off on the 10th February 2019 in celebration of the first ever United Nations World Pulse day. To honour the humble pulse, I thought you might like some dal recipes. Starting with this Sultani Dal recipe: Sultani Dal - A classic Indian dish, dal goes as well with hot chapatis as it does with plain boiled rice. Dal Makhani- is a rich Punjabi dal of urad gram (also known as whole urad beans or black lentils) and rajma (red kidney beans), rather than the split lentils or peas used for most dals. The name literally means “buttery dal”. How To Make Dal Makhani: Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup (100g) Urad Gram (Whole Urad Beans / Black Lentils) 2 tbsp (25g) Rajma (Whole Red Kidney Beans) Salt to taste 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder 2 in Ginger, chopped 3 tbsp Butter 1 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 6 cloves Garlic, chopped 1 large Onion, chopped 2 Green Chillies, split 2 medium Tomatoe...

Sultani Dal: The British Dal Festival Recipe Ideas

Sultani Dal: The British Dal Festival Recipe Ideas. The British Dal Festival kicks off on the 10th of February 2019 in celebration of the first-ever United Nations World Pulse Day. To honour the humble pulse, I thought you might like some dal recipes. Starting today with this Sultani Dal recipe.

Ladybird Top And Strip Down Side Jeans

Ladybird Top And Strip Down Side Jeans. How sweet are ladybirds? Sweet when there are not too many though!!!

New Fitness Plans: Just Do It

New Fitness Plans: Just Do It. (OR TRY YOUR BEST!). Good morning friends. Happy Monday.  Today is also Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. I'm not going to let today be blue as I have two weeks' holiday from work and today I started my new fitness plan.  So I have plenty of time to exercise and also meal plan healthier dinners. Then catch up on lots of jobs that need doing. New Fitness Plans: Trying to achieve my health and wellness goals. With a focus on action and empowerment. My plans are designed to motivate and inspire you to take charge of your fitness journey too.  So lace up your sneakers, grab your water bottle, and let's make strides toward a healthier, happier you too. New Fitness Plans: Just Do It: New Fitness Plans: Just Do It: In the words of Nike " Just Do It." Today I started running again and plan to kick start it with a 2-week run streak to get me back into running again.  Mollie and I ran 2 miles to the park and back. We to...

My Top Ten Tips To Lose Weight In Your 40s

My Top Ten Tips To Lose Weight In Your 40s And Beyond. Hello friends, so how are you? Today I am sharing some ideas that I have or picked up along the way on health and fitness.  When you reach your forties unless you are very lucky, you can easily start to gain weight. My weight fluctuates like a yo-yo since reaching 40. Then when you get to your late 40's you might have 2 decisions to make like I have:  Firstly, buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes (nice idea) that fit properly and comfortably. Or secondly, try and lose weight. (Perhaps also buy some new clothes!). Whichever decision you make, it needs to be the right one for you. As it is how you feel but if you do want to lose a few pounds or just feel that bit healthier or simply make your favourite jeans fit comfortably again. Read on.