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.

This lentil soup, also known as dal, is my go-to comfort food. It's what I most crave when I come home after a long shoot. Every Indian family has their own version — the variations are boundless. I ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Dhal is simple to make and tastes even better the day after, so it ...

Madhur Jaffrey is truly one of the greats in the food world. The 90-year-old cooking icon who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art still performs, but her greatest role may be as an ...