The only problem with amba — the habit-forming, incandescently bright mango pickle found on the bar of every falafel shop — is how long it takes to make. Days, if you’re doing it the old-fashioned way ...

"When I think of comfort, my grandmother’s kitchri is what comes to mind. Rice and yellow split peas boiled in coconut milk with wilted spinach—these simple ingredients come together in a dish that’s ...