Why is dal makhani so beloved? To Nik Sharma, author of the gorgeous new book “The Flavor Equation,” it comes down to one thing. Our favorite cookbooks of 2020 “It’s such a comforting ...

2. Dhaba-Style Dal Fry. Made with the goodness of toor dal and moong dal tossed in an aromatic tadka of onions, tomatoes and seasonings like green chillies, cumin seeds, haldi, Kashmiri red chilli ...