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Savory from chile, ginger, and cumin, these adai are a filling breakfast to power you through the day.
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This rich lentil soup is loaded with flavor and texture: coconut milk for creaminess and curry paste for punch, plus tons of spinach and a bit of tiny pasta.
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A creamy, curried soup you can make on a weeknight, no sweat.
Here’s the answer to your question: “What can I make on Sunday night that will taste great for my desk lunch on Wednesday?”
Inspired by the flavors of qorma-e-sabzi, an Afghan spinach stew, this simple soup relies on pantry staples and a box of frozen spinach.
Golden lentil dumplings dunked in creamy yogurt and topped with chaat masala.
This version of Egyptian musaqa’a from author Aisha Abdel Gawad is a vegetarian spin, featuring hearty lentils and smoky eggplant.
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Inspired by Middle Eastern mujadara, this rice and lentil pilaf gets a seasonal spin thanks to a tumble of spring-y green vegetables and flavorful tadka.
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These soy-garlic-braised black lentils are a sweet, salty delight and excellent served warm or cold along with rice.
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This creamy, comforting khichdi is ready for any lentil in your pantry. Frozen spinach and fresh herbs keep it bright and perky.
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The famous lentil and rice dish is versatile and takes well to a number of grain and bean substitutions. Don’t skimp on the sizzled spiced onions.
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But don’t worry: Soup is still here. From salads to rice bowls, these are our favorite lentil recipes.
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That bag of lentils in the back of your pantry is in for a major glow-up. 
No matter how much you know about dal, there’s also something new to learn.

Chitra Agrawal

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This spinach-packed dal is the lifesaving dinner for nights when we’re strapped for time but still crave something deeply cozy.
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Looking for something new to do with the lentils sitting in your pantry? Fry ’em until crisp, then pair with juicy sausages and a citrusy mojo sauce.
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A hearty handful of kimchi lends big flavor to this speedy, satisfying stew.
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Who needs meat when you have crispy cauliflower and broccoli steaks topped with a zingy chutney dressing?
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Pasta cooks directly in its sauce in this genius vegetarian dish that stars lentils and deeply browned mushrooms.
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Green curry paste adds heat and lots of complex flavor to this 30-minute lentil soup.
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Any crunchy vegetable or fruit can live in this colorful slaw—try fennel, small turnips, or Asian pear.
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Tearing the sweet potatoes creates more surface area to char and glaze. (It’s also fun.)
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