Delicious hot or cold, this colorful salad, which includes both raw and cooked elements, delivers a unique mixture of textures and bright flavors. For a family-style meal, I like to…
In this spicy, smoky dish from the Punjab region of India, eggplant is cooked until silky and tender, and then mixed with aromatics and spices. You can find ghee and…
This impressive starter from culinary instructor Emily Peterson is neither difficult nor time-consuming. If serving as a main course, rice makes a great side. Two tips: Add enough salt to…
This was my go-to side for a few months, working well with pretty much anything else on the table. There’s also enough going on, flavor-wise, for it to be lovely…
Based on the Indian comfort dish chemmeen moilee shrimp from the southwestern state of Kerala, this soup is redolent of the exotic fragrances of the Malabar Coast.
Chutneys run the gamut from thin and smooth to thick and chunky. This smooth chutney, which balances the tartness of tamarind with the sweetness of dates, is a delicious accompaniment…
Dal—a thick, spicy Indian stew made with legumes like chickpeas and lentils—is a classic vegetarian dish. It's perfect for nights when you want quick, flavor-packed comfort food.
Dal—a thick, spicy Indian stew made with legumes like chickpeas and lentils—is a classic vegetarian dish, but tender pieces of lamb are a natural fit. Serve with basmati rice. This…
This dish has the essence of a long-cooked soup or stew, but takes only a fraction of the time to make. Onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, cilantro, and a pinch of…