There is no soaking, blending or waiting needed for this three-ingredient, instant Masala Dosa. Serve this crispy south Indian style crepe with a savory stuffing of potato masala at breakfast or for any meal. One of my favorite breakfast recipes is a classic south Indian dosa. I love these crispy, flaky, healthy crepes of lentil-and-rice goodness with a passion, and I've shared with you many dosa recipes, including a classic, fermented south Indian dosa, adai, sorghum dosa, quinoa dosa and brown rice dosa. A dosa combines lentils and proteins, which makes it the perfectly balanced c ..read more

Sambar is a south Indian dal or vegetable stew with lentils, tamarind, and a fresh-ground spice mix or sambar masala. Eaten with rice, dosa or idli, it makes a healthy, nourishing and delicious meal! [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is sambar? A sambar (also called kuzhambu) is a south Indian-style dal or lentil and vegetable stew. This is a bedrock dish of south Indian cuisine, eaten every day in many homes in south India, and especially in the state of Tamil Nadu. Sambar usually has vegetables added to it, like pumpkin, small shallots, okra, eggplant, carrots, drumsticks (seed pods of the mori ..read more

Sakkarai Pongal or Chakkara Pongali is a delectable, cardamom-scented rice and lentil pudding studded with cashews and raisins. It is traditionally made to celebrate the south Indian harvest festival, Pongal, but you don't need any particular reason to eat this dairy-free version -- other than the fact that it's uncommonly delicious! [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is pongal? The passing of the winter solstice kicks off India's legendary love for celebrations. Farmers, and everyone else, give their thanks for the end of the harvest with festivals that go by different names across different stat ..read more