Good to the Last Sop: Cozy Dinners That Deliver Endless Comfort Food & Wine Editors
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Unparalleled Dal
Roti Dal has always been my home base. It s comfort food in its simplest, no-frills, most pragmatic form, and through many sorry purchases, I ve found that no store-bought or frozen iteration can do it justice.
The popping oil of tempering spices, the kitchen exhaust on roaring high, and the shriek of the pressure cooker signaling that it s time to set the table are essential parts of the experience. Adding to its appeal is that dal is endlessly customizable. Some cook the lentils down to a creamy consistency, while others let them retain a toothsome bite. Everything from the spices used to temper to the thickness varying from slurpable soup to stick-to-your-bones stew can be tailored to the moment. It s a warming, nourishing, grounding meal, and its rejuvenating qualities multiply when eaten with family and loved ones.
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