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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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The distinctive aroma of this earthy herb is the backbone of so many recipes for good reason. By Zinara Rathnayake At my parents’ home in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, as at many others across South Asia, ...

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 ...

Healthy, spicy, and full of flavor, you have a lot to look forward to when it comes to chickpea dal. Find out more about it ...

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 ...

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, ...