No Indian kitchen is complete without some form of dal simmering on the stove. What might appear as a straightforward lentil preparation changes dramatically from one part of the country to another, ...

“In Gujarat, India, the traditional meal is dal bhat with lentils, rice, bread, and chaat,” says chef Vivek Surti of Tailor in Nashville, No. 7 on 2019’s Hot Ten list. “If you walked into my mother’s ...

Nothing can beat the love for Moong dal khichdi in winter meal plans! Moong dal holds a special, cherished place in every Indian household. It's the go-to lentil—light, easy to digest, and packed with ...

Cooks on the path of discovery can be a little obsessive. When I start to learn about a regional dish, or perhaps an ingredient or a method of cooking I'm not familiar with, I immerse myself until I ...

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 ...

Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar demonstrates how to make the comfort-food, dal makhani, at home in less than an hour.

There is no doubt about it. Home-cooked, bean-focused vegetarian meals are a healthy and nourishing way to feed your family. But coming up with tasty and filling meat-free meals can seem daunting and ...

Dhaba-style Dal Makhani is not just a dish but an emotion that North Indians can connect with. The velvety texture, the glaze of butter, and the smokiness altogether makes it a comforting dish that is ...

Lentils are eaten in many parts of the world, but no cuisine has done as much with them, and as artfully, as that of the South Asian subcontinent. The seemingly endless variety of dal—which refers ...

Food writer Priya Krishna is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to share a few of her favorite Indian-inspired recipes from her new cookbook "Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family." ...

Traditional Lasuni Dal Tadka is a classic main course dish, best served with tandoori roti, tawa roti, or naan. Made with toor or moong dal with minimal spices and lots of garlic, it is a protein-rich ...