Warm & Wholesome Indian Winter Comfort Bowl

• Bilkul Online | Sunday Special
• By Anita Sharma

Dal Tadka (Indian Lentil Stew)  🍛

Perfect for: Cold evenings, served with rice or roti.

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal or moong dal)

• 3 cups water

• 1 onion (finely chopped)

• 1 tomato (chopped)

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil

• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Wash lentils and boil with water, turmeric, and salt until soft.

2. In a pan, heat ghee/oil and add cumin seeds.

3. Add garlic, ginger, and onion; sauté until golden.

4. Add tomatoes and chili powder; cook until soft.

5. Pour this tempering over the cooked dal.

6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Winter tip: A spoon of ghee on top keeps you warm and adds flavor.

🍗 Indian Chicken Curry (Home-Style)

Perfect for: Cozy family dinners in winter.

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken (bone-in preferred)

• 2 onions (finely chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (pureed)

• 3 tbsp oil

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1½ tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• Salt to taste

• Water as needed

• Fresh coriander

Instructions

1. Heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until aromatic.

3. Add tomato puree and spices; cook until oil separates.

4. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes.

5. Add water, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes until tender.

6. Finish with garam masala and coriander.

Winter tip: Serve hot with naan or steamed rice for maximum comfort.

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