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 ...

I loved Ismail Merchant’s lyrical films, and I loved even more the freewheeling way he cooked, injecting a little of India into dishes that were essentially European and vice versa. And no one could ...

Rinse and drain the lentils repeatedly in a large bowl until the water is clear, then add enough cold water to cover the lentils by about 4cm (1½ inches). Leave to soak for 1 hour. Drain the lentils ...

Masoor Dal and the Mystery Behind Its ‘Non-Vegetarian’ Tag in Hindu Tradition In India, lentils form the backbone of traditional meals. Whether someone follows a vegetarian or non-vegetarian diet, dal ...

Khichdi is one of the most loved Indian comfort meals. While there are many ways to make it, masoor dal khichdi stands out for how light, quick, and flavourful it is. Rinse the masoor dal and rice ...

How do I love masoor dal? Let me count the ways. First, as the taste of childhood. Patla mushur dal, or thin masoor dal, turned up scalding hot on our Shillong table, day in and day out, unremarked ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chef Meherwan Irani offers a Southern riff on the North Indian classic, slow-simmering lentils and kidney beans with warm spices ...