It is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.
The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Also called chana masala, this dish is a comforting and delicious dinner.
Jenny Huang
Indian-Spiced Kale & Chickpeas
An aromatic blend of spices makes this dish a winner.
Serve with steamed brown basmati rice for a substantial vegetarian meal.
Serve with brown basmati rice and naan.
Jenny Huang
In this healthy okra recipe, we get similar results with less oil using a nonstick pan.
For an authentic taste, use a hot, smoky Indian chili powder, such as reshampatti.
Serve with brown basmati rice and yogurt.
The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce.
Serve over rice for an easy healthy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Serve with whole-wheat naan to sop it all up.
The basic dish contains lentils or other legumes flavored with aromatics and spices.
Serve over basmati rice or with roasted chicken.
This particular bean breaks down beautifully, giving the dish its rich, creamy texture.
For a stovetop variation, see below.
Serve it over rice with Indian-style green chutney and a side of plain yogurt.
This version is served at Nepali Mountain Kitchen, part of the Mango House community in Aurora, Colorado.
Give the dish a generous stir before digging in to ensure the tarka gets thoroughly incorporated.
In a pinch, use frozen or shelf-stable precooked basmati rice, available in many stores.
Try this chutney in place of your favorite hot sauce.
Top this healthy dessert with a dollop of whipped cream if you like.
It’s often described as a kind of fudge.
Even chocolate burfi is a thing!
Cashew-Cardamom Shortbread
These cardamom-spiced shortbread cookies were inspired by the Indian sweet kaju katli.
Jenny Huang
Pooja Makhijani
