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" ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Kitchari is like a brothy Indian dhal, but more poetic. That’s because you can use leftover rice for half the recipe. High-five for my zero-waste warriors! Kitchari is always on the menu in our house ...