South Indian cuisine is renowned for its bold flavours, rich spices, and diverse vegetarian dishes. Among its many culinary ...

Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable curry or stew that has to be one of the most commonly eaten dishes in India — it was served at every place we went. Some versions add a bit of coconut milk to it.

Dhansak is a popular Indian curry made from meat, lentils and flavoured with spices including cumin and ginger. It’s mild, sweet and rich with just enough heat to satisfy most tastes.

I was born in Chicago, and live and work in California. My parents were both born in Turkey; my father is from Kayseri, and ...