Rachel Gurjar

This hearty, satisfying dish of spiced pigeon peas is one of the most widely consumed dishes in India.

The superior form of potato in every conceivable way.

Spiced with turmeric and flavored with a fragrant onion and tomato masala, moong dal is an aromatic dish that’s a staple in many South Asian households, including mine.

All this weeknight-friendly, one-skillet dinner needs is a cold beer.

Simmer black gram and kidney beans with spices, cream, and butter for dal makhani—a rich, comforting meal that’s typically reserved for special occasions in India.

Tadka, a South Asian cooking technique, gives these savory turmeric masala oats their bold flavor.

This dinner salad combines decadent burrata cheese with a spicy tahini dressing that clings to every crinkly leaf of Napa cabbage.

Paneer is a creamy-firm cheese that stands in for meat in this vegetarian stir-fry featuring blistered green beans fragrant with curry powder and soy sauce.

Shredded Halloumi cheese stars in these meatless meatballs, a worthy vegetarian substitution that adds savory richness of its own.

A big batch of overnight oats made with chopped almonds and mild rice milk that tastes just like horchata. An ideal and filling breakfast.