Gujarati Dal by Mihir Shah

This is comfort food my mom has made for as long as I've been around. She's been able to hook my kids on it; Dal is a healthy way to get protein into their diet. I serve it with some rice and yogurt. It also holds its flavor really well as a leftover snack.

Mutton Stew by Sameena

Masoor Dal Carrot Sambar (Indian Dal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Enjoy the deliciousness with bread, tosai, idli, roti canai or rice. For me, it has to be rice; mash, mash and yum, yum!!!

Carrot-ginger soup by Chris Patil

Very subtle Indian influence but otherwise a simple celebration of the carrot. Ginger provides the heat and keeps them guessing. The recipe calls for a vegetable juicer, but if you don't have one: Halve the carrots, and use 3-4 cups of carrot juice to substitute for the juiced ones. Ginger juice is harder but you can get enough by…

Rasam - Tangy Peppery Indian Soup (home made rasam podi/powder) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Splattering tangy peppery flavors.

Hot Masala Lentil Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

Chilli flakes and spices for spiciness and aroma and fresh coconut for creaminess.

Butternut Squash Sambar by thecurrymommy

A healthy twist on sambar made with 100% butternut squash as a base.

Gujarati Toor Dal(Dal Soup) by Mary-Joan Shah

This recipe is eaten by Gujaratis almost every day with their meal. It is first eaten with Chapati by dipping Chapati in Dal and then with Rice by mixing rice and dal. Very good source of protein for those who are vegetarians.A typical vegetarian meal consists of Dal, one or two cooked vegetables, some chopped raw vegetables, Chapati…

You Can Take The Cream Out Of The Cow, You Can Also Take It Out Of The Soup! by kathy gori

I love soups. They're easy, they're do-ahead, they're economical and they're also very, very filling. Soup is my friend. In preparing my meatless Monday menu, I was trying to think of things that Alan would like and would also make him feel like he was…

Yes! Soup For You..Plus The Rules POf The Game. Win a Ceramic Chicken Cooker From Early Morning Pottery! by kathy gori

I love Meatless Monday. One reason is because it overlaps into Tuesday and sometimes Wednesday too! Whee! Leftovers. Soup is a natural for left over meals. Especially chilled summer soups like the one I prepared yesterday. This soup involves no…

Mushroom soup by Shobha

Nothing says comfort like a bowl of homemade mushroom soup.

Spicy Minced Mutton & Potatoes by Navaneetham Krishnan

Lovely side dish for rice.

Lal Mirch ka Achaar (Stuffed Red Chili Pickle) by Hina Gujral

Lal Mirch ka Achaar or lal mirch ka bharwa achaar is red chili pickle stuffed with homemade spice mix soaked in mustard oil, this pickle takes 2 - 3 days in warm winter sun rays to get ready for consumption and has shelf life 1 year if stored in sealed jar at room temperature and handled with great care.

Sambar (Spicy Indian Lentil Soup) by Chitra Agrawal

Sambar is a staple in most South Indian homes. It is a spicy lentil and vegetable stew. On most days, we had some kind of sambar for dinner when I was growing up. You usually eat it with rice.

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup by The Kitchen Magpie - Karlynn Johnston

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the fact that they are incredibly healthy for us is a huge bonus as well. Soup is a great way to incorporate lentils and beans into your diet, especially since it is so satisfying in the…