My introduction to serious dhal dishes came while living in Malaysia, where many varieties of lentils, or "pulses," were staples among that country's ethnic Indian communities. Lentils, called "dhal" ...

We recommend: “The Indian Family Kitchen” by Anjali Pathak (Clarkson Potter, $27.50). What’s special: Some classic Indian dishes and some others updated with global accents and new ingredient choices.

Split peas are loaded with protein, fiber, and other health-promoting nutrients, making them the perfect choice for a hearty slow cooker meal. This simple Indian-inspired split pea soup, teeming with ...

Charlie Gonzalez, Concord Ingredients: 2 cups split yellow mung beans (dahl, sometimes spelled "dal" or "daal") 6 cups water 6 tablespoons ghee, or butter 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds 3 ...

Looking for delicious meat-free dinner ideas? Look no further than Nitisha Patel’s new cookbook, Dhal, which is packed with vegan and vegetarian-friendly recipes. If there’s one thing we’re all ...

Lentils are one of those ingredients that people tend to forget about. We buy them dutifully – they’re healthy, affordable, and last forever. And then they get shoved to the back of the pantry, no ...

Preparation: Peel and finely chop the garlic and ginger. Finely chop the scallions, removing any limp outer leaves. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and lentils. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Toast ...