Dal Makhani Recipe: Why Urad Dal Quality Changes Everything Dal makhani is one of those dishes that separates good home cooks from great ones. On the surface it looks simple. Whole black urad dal, kidney beans, tomatoes, butter, cream, and spices. But anyone who has made it knows that the results vary wildly from one […]

Most people associate urad dal with idli and dosa, and for good reason. These are two of the most beloved breakfast foods in India and urad dal is the heart of both. But if idli and dosa are all you are making with urad dal, you are using maybe 20 percent of what this dal […]