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 ...

1. In a bowl, soak the split peas overnight in water to cover by 2 inches (not the measured water). Drain and rinse thoroughly. 2. Tip the split peas into a medium flameproof casserole. Add the 3 1/2 ...

We begin the journey into the world of dal with my mom’s recipe for sukhi (dry) moong dal. This was my dad’s favourite moong dal dish and mom cooked it almost every single week, serving it with warm ...

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup yellow split peas (chana dal), picked over for stones • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds • 4 fresh green Thai, cayenne or serrano chiles, stems removed, ...

The monsoons bring relief from the heat. However, with the change in weather, there is also an increase in monsoon-related illnesses. These illnesses can make you feverish, give you a sore throat, ...

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shared a guide on using different types of moong, an 'incredibly powerful ingredient', along with ideas for north and south Indian recipes. Moong is a nutrient-dense food that ...

Looking for easy Indian dal recipes for lunch? These 6 comforting and flavour-packed dals pair perfectly with rice or roti. From dal makhani to Bengali-style chana dal, try them all. Image Credit: ...