This is a staple dish in North India, where it is known as the queen of all dais. It is also referred to as maa di dal. Translated litera...

I didn’t grow up eating whole toor dal. In fact, my mother can’t recall a time she’s eaten this lentil in its whole form, either. It’s mo...

Rajmah, a North Indian version of chili or red beans and rice, is the quintessential comfort food for Punjabis. Ask anyone from that regi...

These chickpeas are nothing like their white counterparts. They are smaller, brownish black in color, and extremely thick-skinned. They h...

Like rajmah, this dish is a staple in virtually every North Indian home—and for a good reason. It’s delicious and filling. It’s also a gr...

Untill made this myself in the slow cooker, I refused to believe my mother-in-law when she said it was possible. I also wondered why I wo...

When most people think of Indian food, the first dish that comes to mind is a good chicken curry. Because I never ate this dish growing u...

This dish may be called mock keema, but there’s nothing to laugh about here. It is absolutely incredible and a great way for vegetarians ...

Biryani is a spiced rice and meat dish that is wildly popular in Pakistan. Muslim travelers and merchants brought it to the Indian subcon...

There’s something universal and comforting about rice pudding, and kheer is no exception. It’s the perfect Indian dessert because it’s no...