This is a simple dal from the modern era after green peas became available in India as an ingredient. The cooking technique is unique, though, wherein the lentils are first pureed and then cooked. Traditionally, in India, lentils are simmered until they break down; here, the process is reversed to some extent. Green peas were introduced to India by the British during their colonial rule in the 16th-18th centuries. They have stayed on the periphery for quite a time, as they we

I was very pleasantly surprised to see dandelion greens on the hotel menu. I immediately ordered it, only to be told that it was no longer in season and they had run out. Imagine my disappointment. I have been a huge fan of dandelion greens since my days in the Bay Area. I would seek them out in health food stores, I am in no way an ultra-healthy eater, usually Whole Foods or other healthy stores, and add them to salads or other recipes. I make a wonderful burrata salad with

Taro root is common in India; the entire plant is rized. The tuber is most commonly used in stir-fries or curries, but the leaves and stem are also used in dishes. The tuber is a great substitute for potatoes and is often mistakenly used as a low-calorie diet option, which it is not. One of the most common ways this tuber is enjoyed is as chips, dusted with salt or chili powder. They are very crunchy and delicious. This is a simple stir-fry dish, but one that pops with spices