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" ...

Nitisha Patel shares 3 warming dhal recipes that are the ultimate vegetarian comfort food from her new cookbook Dhal for ...

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 ...

Food writer Priya Krishna is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to share a few of her favorite Indian-inspired recipes from her new cookbook "Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family." ...

This Instant Pot Dal is packed with Kale! It is full of flavor, cozy, nourishing and immensely satisfying. It is a fantastic way to incorporate a lot of kale; even kale haters won't mind eating it.

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.

Urad dal is one of the most common lentils found in Indian kitchens. It is a versatile and nourishing ingredient. Here are some easy dinner recipes featuring urad dal. This popular North Indian dish ...

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 ...