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Cooking Techniques
- How to Bloom Spices in Oil Without Burning Them — Bloom spices briefly in oil or ghee, following the recipe's order and watching aroma, sizzling and color. Prepare the next ingredient first.
- How to Make Tadka: Spice Order, Heat and Handoff — To make tadka, heat the fat specified by your recipe, add its spices in the stated order, and either continue building the dish in that pan or add the…
Weeknight Recipes
- Red Lentil Dal: A Reliable Weeknight Method — For a dependable red lentil dal, rinse 1 cup split red lentils, then simmer them with 3 cups water, turmeric, and salt until soft, about 18 to 25 minutes.