4 laal recipes

Laal roti, a rosy Indian whole wheat flatbread kneaded with grated beetroot and warm cardamom. Naturally pink, lightly spiced rotis shallow-fried in ghee until soft and freckled brown.

Indian toor daal pureed smooth, then finished with a tempered tadka of cumin seeds and asafetida in hot oil. Comforting, vegan, and everyday home cooking at its most honest.

Yemenite stuffed cantaloupe with sautéed chicken, rice, scallions, and lemon juice baked until tender for a showstopping sweet-savory meal.

Nepali daal lentil soup gift package bundles orange lentils, basmati rice, and a homemade curry spice blend into a decorative jar. A thoughtful homemade food gift.