Archive for the 'lentils' Category

Aarti Paarti #3 Recipe: My mum’s Basic Dal (lentils)

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

As promised, here is the written recipe to accompany the latest episode of Aarti Paarti! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzpPfr1qY_U[/youtube] This is probably the first Indian thing I ever made. It’s your basic dal recipe, and I bet every mother makes it a little differently. When made well, it is so satisfying that you really don’t need to eat [...]

Filed under: dal, lentils | 19 Comments »

Aarti Cooks: "Blessed are the Meek" Dal

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Last week’s recipe was an exercise in extravagance. At least, as much extravagance as we’re allowed at the moment: steak, onion-date compote, parsnip chips and of course a glass of wine. What better way to toast the essence of our role on earth: love! This week, I yo-yo’d down to earth, seeking a culinary-cuddle from [...]

Filed under: lentils, split green pea | 3 Comments »

Array