Twist on a Classic - Tomato and Lentil Rasam with Barley

This is not exactly your traditional rasam, as rasams are typically brothy, thin and somewhat watery soups that are served along …

Fakes - Greek Lentil Soup

I've made this classic Greek lentil, tomato and herb soup plenty of times already, and every time I do, I make some adjustmen…

Punjabi-Inspired Black Gram Dal

Cooking with dals is a fun experience for me in the kitchen, especially if they feature in an Indian-inspired creation, and I oft…

Amazing Lentil Energy Bites

Protein bites are an excellent and delicious way to start your day and are also very handy to have around when a little needed pi…

Lemony Mixed Dal

One can never have enough quick and easy Indian dal dishes to turn to when there is little time to fuss in the kitchen. Apart fro…

Smoky Mixed Dal Tarka

If you've ever been to an Indian restaurant in North America, there's a very good chance that you've seen "tarka…

Lentil Minestrone with Swiss Chard and Arborio Rice

Sometimes only lentils will do, and they shine in all their seemingly humble glory in soups. Puy lentils (also known as French le…

Indian Paneer Lentil Kofta in a Creamy Spiced Fenugreek Sauce

Koftas are round dumplings of cooked seasoned foods served in sauce that are part of cuisines from the Middle East, India and cen…

Skillet-Fried Flatbread with Lentils and Fenugreek (Dal Methi Paratha)

Breads in different shapes and forms can be found as part of a meal in many cultures around the world, from baguettes in France t…

Vegetarian Middle Eastern Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

For years I have been meaning to make a vegetarian version of cabbage rolls — shortly after starting my blog back in 2007 in fac…