September 2021 Indian Recipe Archive

When browsing the September 2025 archive, a curated set of Indian cooking articles published in September 2025. Also known as Sep 2025 collection, it brings together deep‑dive pieces on pulses and preparation methods. Among the most searched topics is dal, split pulses cooked into a thick, flavorful stew, a staple in every Indian kitchen. Right alongside dal, we explore lentils, small legumes that differ botanically from dal but often get mixed up in everyday conversation. Understanding the distinction helps you pick the right ingredient for each recipe, avoids costly mistakes, and lets you tailor nutrition to your needs.

Practical angles: time, tools, and portions

The archive doesn’t stop at definitions. It breaks down dal cooking time by method, showing that stovetop simmering, pressure cooking, and Instant Pot settings each have unique water ratios and soak requirements. For example, a pressure cooker reduces a typical 30‑minute stovetop boil to just 8 minutes, but you must adjust the water‑to‑dal proportion to keep it from drying out. The same logic applies to the pressure cooker, a sealed pot that speeds up cooking by raising the boiling point, which is a favorite tool for busy home cooks. These articles also give a quick‑lookup table: 1 cup of moong dal needs 2½ cups of water, while chana dal prefers a 3‑to‑1 ratio. Knowing the exact ratios lets you calculate serving sizes on the fly.

Portion planning is another focus. One guide shows how to measure dal for two people down to the gram, converting that into cups and water amounts, plus a checklist for soaking and tweaking the texture. The yield table lets you scale up for a family dinner or down for a solo meal without guessing. By linking cooking time, tool selection, and quantity, the archive creates a clear roadmap: you start with the right pulse (dal or lentil), choose a method (pressure cooker, stovetop, Instant Pot), apply the proper water ratio, and end with the perfect serving size. Below, you’ll find each article laid out so you can jump straight to the tip you need—whether you’re curious about the botanical differences, need a precise cook‑time chart, or want to master portion control.