Dhansakh is a popular Indian dish, originating among the Parsi Zoroastrian community. Dhansakh gained popularity in the late 19th century in Bombay and Karachi. Persian method of using lentils with meats or vegetables is used along with Gujarati spices and condiments. Spices used are more sweet than pungent. Junyali dhansakh spice blend is from Madam Coorverbai from khare ghat Parsi colony the hotbed of Parsi culture and cuisine.