One of my favorite Hindi terms is “ghar ka khaana.” It literally means “home food,” but it also encompasses the singular joy and unfussiness of meals made in your own kitchen — the dishes that remind ...

In Indian households, dals are more than just a comfort food, they are a dietary staple. You can have them at any time and pair them with a number of things to make it a wholesome meal. We know that ...

Chaunsa Dal stands out because of its unique preparation and bold, rustic taste. Chaunsa Dal gets its distinct flavour from dry‑roasted, coarsely ground urad dal. Hand‑crushed spices give the dish a ...

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 ...

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.

Long before spices and steel, lentils simmered in clay pots across the Indus Valley. Archaeologists digging through 2500 BCE kitchens found pulses quietly feeding one of the world’s oldest urban ...

Dal – the warm, comforting bowl that graces thalis, lunchboxes, and rainy days. It’s cosy, filling, and smells like home. But here’s the big question—can it provide all the protein your body needs?

In the world of whole foods, moong dal is one of the most convenient options. It’s fascinating that adding one easy prep while cooking reduces its sliminess and increases its flavour considerably. It ...

Dal is one of the most important foods in Indian cuisine and is consumed daily in many households. It is prepared using ...

Dal-chawal is not a traditional meal; it is soul food or comfort food that many Indians associate with. The simple combination of steamed rice and cooked dal with turmeric and salt brings back many ...