Yellow Split Pea Dal
Dal is a soup or creamy side dish made from dried peas or beans that is often served alongside Indian meals. This soup version is subtle in flavor and comforting. Add more or less jalapeño to adjust spiciness.
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Social Impacts of the “Always-On” Phone Culture
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Should I Take Digestive Enzymes?
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9 Strategies to Create a More Civil, Loving Marriage
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Walking in Nature Can Change Your Brain
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Tandoori Chicken One-Pan Dinner
Tandoori chicken is a classic at most Indian restaurants. We wanted a recipe that would provide the signature bright red color without food coloring — or a special tandoor oven. Marinate the chicken beforehand and then roast all the ingredients together on one pan. Serve with brown rice and your favorite chutneys. This recipe has been adapted from Raghavan Iyer’s book Indian Cooking Unfolded.
Fresh Coconut Chutney
This creamy chutney adds brightness to any Indian recipe, and is especially tasty on a lamb curry.
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How Introverts and Extroverts Can Talk to Each Other
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain
A neurologist explains the power of your microbiome to heal and protect your brain.
6 Tips to Writing a Meaningful Thank-You Note
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The Undefeated Mind
Discover five big ideas that will help you develop a state of mind that sees all problems as solvable.