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 ...

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, ...

Methi Black Masoor Dal is one such dish - simple to make, full of flavour. Winter is the perfect time for warm, comforting meals that nourish the body and soul. Methi Black Masoor Dal is one such dish ...

Vegetarians often look for dishes that are not just tasty but also packed with nutrition—especially protein. For fitness lovers, meeting daily protein needs can feel tricky, but Indian cuisine has ...

Food writer Priya Krishna is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to share a few of her favorite Indian-inspired recipes from her new cookbook "Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family." ...

Wash the soaked lentils thoroughly. In a large pot, add the soaked lentils, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt and two ...

Introduction to Dal Makhani Having the same lentil dish repeatedly can become monotonous. To spice things up, we present a ...