At my parents’ home in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, as at many others across South Asia, curry leaf trees grow in the backyard, suffusing the air with a slight earthiness. That scent only intensifies when ...

Find it in stores: Aachi Sambar Powder, $1.99 for 3.5 ounces at Patel Brothers This article originally appeared on The Kitchn ...

For those who love soups, masoor dal soup infused with coconut milk is an ideal choice. Cook red lentils until tender and ...

Discover the comforting Punjabi Lauki Chana Dal Curry, a healthy Indian dish. This recipe combines bottle gourd and Bengal ...

DAL BHAT (RICE AND LENTILS)Dal (Lentils)1½ cups lentil (any kind)4 to 5 cups of water (depends preference of your consistency of liquid)½ tsp turmeric1 tsp garlic6 Tsp Mustard Oil3/4 cup sliced ...

First came the onions. I peeled, sliced and fried them all morning long--mounds of onions filling three large aluminum stockpots. I sprinkled in some spices--sparsely--and stirred. Then I took three ...

Sambar is a classic South Indian-style dal recipe, which is made with a melange of veggies, tamarind, toor dal, spices , herbs and sambar masala. The addition of drumsticks adds a punch of taste, ...

A pressure cooker is the tool that turns weekday haste into meals that still feel thoughtful. The sealed heat softens pulses and roots, pulls flavour from spices, and makes vegetables release their ...

Cook moong dal in water and water until mushy and lump-free. In another pot, heat medium, add grated coconut and curry ...

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderately high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add ...

Many desi foods are not only healthy but also helpful in boosting overall wellness especially during the monsoon. Seasonal changes can affect your healthy by weakening digestion and immunity. Making ...