Kakang Pool

Kakang pool is the Malaysian version of Ful Medames, which would feel familiar to any homesick Egyptian, but also adopts distinct local flavors with different spices and the addition of some ground meat.

Onion Bhaji

Onion bhajis are crunchy fried fitters made with onion and spices in a chickpea flour batter. They’re popular across India, and especially in Indian restaurants across the UK.

Usal

Usal is a Maharashtrian curry made with sprouted beans. Versions are made with several different types of beans, and the consistency ranges from saucy to dry. My version uses moth beans, and is a fairly dry, “sabzi” style dish.

Misal Pav

Misal pav is a Maharastrian dish, consisting of a bean sprout curry, topped with onion, tomato and crunchy farsan, and served with fluffy rolls, known as pan, on the side.

Bikaneri Bhujia

Bikenari Bhujia is a type of sev, a fried noodle-like snack food from India. Made with chickpea flour and moth bean flour, these crunchy, spicy snacks are addictively tasty.

Navrangi Dal

Navrangi dal is a type of dal grown and cooked in Himachal Pradesh, in the norther, mountainous, part of India.

Panchratna Dal

Panchratna dal is made with all 5 of the popular varieties of dal across India.

Massyang Dal

Massyang, or rice beans in Englinsh, is a type of beans grown in the Himalayas. Especially popular in Nepal, this recipe lets the beans be the star of the dish, with just some onion, ginger and garlic and a couple of spices to accent the flavor.

Rajma Masala

Rajma masala is an Indian dish, made with kidney beans, tomato and spices. It is generally served with rice and a salad or vegetable dish.

Masoor Dal

Masoor dal is more commonly known as red lentils in the US. This quick recipe was a delicious entry back into the world of food after being sick for a week.