There are countless ways to prepare the many dals in Indian cuisine, and it would take an entire book to list them all. However, my mother taught me some techniques that can be applied to many dals.

Dal is an Indian soup or stew made from a dried legume that comes from the garbanzo bean family. Cheap, flavorful, and easy to prepare, dal consists of many ingredients you'll find at your local ...

What if you met someone who’d never heard of, say, french fries? Or salad? Or, gulp, pizza? Sweet Pharaoh’s chariot! Can you imagine? Well, that might be just the reaction you’d get from the nearly 2 ...

Cooks on the path of discovery can be a little obsessive. When I start to learn about a regional dish, or perhaps an ingredient or a method of cooking I'm not familiar with, I immerse myself until I ...

Years ago, I made a lentil recipe for dhal — from Bill Granger’s 2005 “Simply Bill” cookbook — several times before realizing it was vegan. I’ve added my own spin to this simple, quick dish over the ...

Indian cooking can be quite daunting for the uninitiated. But Lajwanti Pershad Waghray says if you keep things simple, you can’t go wrong. Waghray suggests starting with a spice foundation: cumin, ...

Dhaba-style Dal Makhani is not just a dish but an emotion that North Indians can connect with. The velvety texture, the glaze of butter, and the smokiness altogether makes it a comforting dish that is ...

Trying to eat healthy without giving up taste? These chana dal recipes are full of protein, easy to make, and big on comfort. Chana dal is rich in protein, low in calories, and packed with fibre. It ...

A Nutritious Start to Your Day As winter fades away, the weather transitions, bringing a slight morning chill. It’s an ideal ...

With the departure of winter, the weather begins to change, but a mild morning chill is still felt. Therefore, it's best to ...