After a long shift of making pasta and pizzas at the University of Illinois dining hall, I was exhausted — and deserved a treat. It was the 1990s, I was an international graduate student, and as I ...

Beans like rajma (kidney beans), chickpeas, and black gram usually require 8 to 10 hours of soaking before cooking. But ...

Always discard the soaking water. Cooking in fresh water reduces gas-causing compounds and improves overall digestibility.

This creamy, richly spiced vegetarian kidney bean curry is usually served over rice with roti or naan, but it also makes a surprisingly delicious filling for corn tortillas. You can assemble the tacos ...

Your quest for the perfect veggie burger is over. Agrawal's version, adapted from a recipe in Lukas Volger's cookbook, Veggie Burgers Every Which Way, is absolutely ...

Rajma Chawal and Kadhi Chawal remain two of the most relied upon. They offer satisfaction, warmth, and the reassurance of home-style food that feels familiar on busy days and quiet afternoons alike.