The South Indian comfort food we all need.

The Genius recipe to make most things feel better. Shop Recipes Articles Like a hug you can eat. Of this creamy, gently-spiced rice and lentil dish, cookbook author Chitra Agrawal writes, "Fittingly named, huggi is the ultimate comfort food." The vegetarian South Indian staple is so restorative, versions of it are often fed to babies and the unwell—no wonder it's one of the most calming things I've eaten (and cooked) in a very long time. Get the Recipe Yours, Kristen Miglore Creative Director of Genius, Feeling Stronger Already Cook With Us Come virtually hang out with Chitra, the genius behind this very forgiving recipe, and me—and see its most rewarding steps (think: sizzling spices, smashing rice) come to life. watch Now Stock Up This Five Two stockpot, with its stay-cool handles and glass peek-a-boo lid, is perfectly sized for a double batch of huggi. (You'll want a double batch.) Snag a set Comfort Vegetables Genius Never-Dry, Never-Bland "Meatballs"—Thanks to 2 Heroic Vegetables View Recipe Kevin Gillespie's Creamless Creamed Corn with Mushrooms and Lemon View Recipe This Creamy, Cozy Indian Cauliflower Dish Is Peak Comfort Food View Recipe Sarah Leah Chase's Scalloped Tomatoes View Recipe The 2-Ingredient Southern Side Dish That Needs No Salt View Recipe Madhur Jaffrey's Stir-Fried Cabbage with Fennel Seeds View Recipe Meatless Genius Get Your Spices Sorted Single Origin Rice & Grain Seasoning Spices Ortwo Hand-Held Pepper Grinder Peppercorn Tower Shop Pantry The wild, wondrous cooking Ruby Tandoh does in her head. Genius, Meet Inbox Every week, Kristen Miglore sends you the recipes, tips & tools that, oh, might just change your life. Missed a week? See all the latest Genius Recipes. Follow Us View in browser | Forward this email to a friend. Click here to unsubscribe or manage your preferences. © 2020 Food52. All Rights Reserved. 122 West 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001