This homestyle teen dal fry, or three lentils curry, is a simple comforting dish with carrots, a nice tempering of cumin, and lots of curry leaves. Served with roti or rice, it’s healthy and delicious.

In my kitchen, it’s around 5.45 p.m. All the four of us have just gotten home after an eight hour day at the field in 101-degree weather. We are all trying to be civil with each other. It’s not been a normal few days. The little one has had a national cricket tournament, and since our league is hosting, we all have been a minuscule part of it. Helping in whatever way we can. That leaves me with no time at home, no time to shop, and everything being a rush….