Dals (lentils) are a staple food in many Indian households. Here are five of the most common dal varieties found in our kitchens. Also known as tuvar dal or arhar dal, this dark yellow dal is ...

and Gujarat's famous khatti meethi dal as well. And all three have distinct flavours, and simply cannot be compared. The masoor dal on the other hand is used to make bodi (dried lentil dumplings) in ...