Indian soups, stews & chilis recipes

Gujarati Dal

This is comfort food my mom has made for as long as I've been around. She's been able to hook my kids on it; Dal is a healthy way to get protein…

Mutton Stew

Masoor Dal Carrot Sambar (Indian Dal Curry)

Enjoy the deliciousness with bread, tosai, idli, roti canai or rice. For me, it has to be rice; mash, mash and…

Carrot-ginger soup

Very subtle Indian influence but otherwise a simple celebration of the carrot. Ginger provides the heat and keeps them guessing. The recipe…

Rasam - Tangy Peppery Indian Soup (home made rasam podi/powder)

Splattering tangy peppery flavors.

Hot Masala Lentil Soup

Chilli flakes and spices for spiciness and aroma and fresh coconut for creaminess.

Butternut Squash Sambar

A healthy twist on sambar made with 100% butternut squash as a base.

Gujarati Toor Dal(Dal Soup)

This recipe is eaten by Gujaratis almost every day with their meal. It is first eaten with Chapati by dipping Chapati in Dal and then with Rice by…

You Can Take The Cream Out Of The Cow, You Can Also Take It Out Of The Soup!

I love soups. They're easy, they're do-ahead, they're economical and…

Yes! Soup For You..Plus The Rules POf The Game. Win a Ceramic Chicken Cooker From Early Morning Pottery!

I love Meatless Monday. One reason is…

Mushroom soup

Nothing says comfort like a bowl of homemade mushroom soup.

Spicy Minced Mutton & Potatoes

Lovely side dish for rice.

Lal Mirch ka Achaar (Stuffed Red Chili Pickle)

Lal Mirch ka Achaar or lal mirch ka bharwa achaar is red chili pickle stuffed with homemade spice mix soaked in…

Sambar (Spicy Indian Lentil Soup)

Sambar is a staple in most South Indian homes. It is a spicy lentil and vegetable stew. On most days, we had…

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the…