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January 10: Recognize the Brahmaputra Beach Festival with Great Lentil Recipes

Enjoy a different type of Indian cuisine for the Brahmaputra Beach Festival! This event occurs in the Indian state of Assam in the city of Guwahati. It arose out of a desire to boost tourism in the region and this festival held on the sandy beaches of the Brahmaputra River was born. It features cultural programs, boat races, and various food stalls.

Assam features distinct food traditions from the rest of India. One of its food staples is lentils along with vegetables and meat. Rather than use spices, Dishfolio food bloggers discovered strong tasting exotic herbs. A technique that fries spices before adding the main ingredients presents a new take on flavor. Try these quick and easy dinner ideas for lentils and experience Assam cuisine!

Stir-fry Beef with brown Rice and Lentils

Delicious dish with brown rice and lentils and stir-fried beef and vegetables.

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Vegan Sweet Potato & Feta Quiche

Try out this beautiful quiche for your next brunch or for Shavuot, complete with a lazy-girl crust recipe. Yes, it's vegan!

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Lentil Salad with Olives, Mint & Feta

Lentil Salad with Olives, Mint & Feta

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Horse Gram Lentil Curry

Traditional authentic South Indian style horsegram / kollu paruppu masiyal recipe.

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Broccoli Lentil Soup

This flavorful vegan soup is full of potatoes, broccoli, and lentils and is the perfect soup to keep you warm during those long winter months!

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Two finger foods from a soup!

Farro, quinoa and red lentils soup with roasted veggies transforming into two finger food! Shock your guest with leftovers! All vegan.

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Spicy red lentils with radish and avocado

Red lentils combined with radish and creamy avocado - seasoned with ginger and turmeric. A spicy meal that nourishes body and soul.

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Cold red lentils soup with turmeric

Cold red lentils soup with turmeric

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Avocado with smoky lentils

Avocado with smoky lentils

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A Healthy Snack – Roasted Lentils

Roasted lentils with green mango salsa. A healthy , crunchy and vegan snack! Easy to make.

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Parippu Curry - Curried Lentils

Curried lentils with ground coconut and seasoned with shallots, curry leaves, dried red chilies and mustard seeds

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Dal Makhani

An Indian classic made from slow cooked lentils in a tomato and butter based gravy.

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Hayagriva- A lentil dessert

A protein rich dessert that is perfect for any festive occasion

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Red Lentil Chickpea Soup

Quick, easy and vegan red lentil chickpea soup in 15mins!

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Roasted Carrot And Red Lentil Soup

Creamy roasted carrot and red lentil soup

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Red Lentil Soup with Beet Greens

This warm and hearty lentil soup uses beet greens, fenugreek seeds and turmeric. This is my go-to detox recipe for the cold winter!

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Spicy Roasted Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Spicy Roasted Carrot and Red Lentil Soup is a delicious soup for fall!

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Gongura Pappu | Dal

Gongura pappu or Sorrel Leaves lentil is easy and tangy dal variety.

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