Tahini Sauce
Tahini is a Mediterranean sauce used in several dishes like Falafel, Hummus and Baba Ghanoush. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: Not Applicable Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Til (white sesame seeds) 1 […]
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Amritsari Kulche
Amritsari Kulche is the best kulcha I have ever made. It’s crisp on top and soft at the bottom. Onion filling gives it a nice flavor while keeping it moist. […]
Methi Mangori
I always wondered on how to make mangoris and then I saw this recipe in Master Chef India – Season 2. Methi Mangori is a Rajasthani preparation. I tried it […]
Amritsari Ma Ki Dal
Ma ki dal is the quintessential dal recipe from Punjab, India. It has a lot of variation like any other recipe but this is probably the most common one. Preparation […]
Chana Kebab
Chana Kebab is a great healthy starter, shallow fried with very little oil. It’s very much like Aloo Tikiya, just more nutritious. You can eat it as it is, or […]
Puff Pastry Gujia
Gujia is a popular sweet made in Uttar Pradesh on Holi. It’s a fabulous sweet except that it’s a lot of work. A friend of mine showed me an easy […]
Rice Kachri
Kachri is a rice snack that is stored in pantry and needs frying before you can eat it. These days nobody makes them at home but I vividly remember my […]
Jalebi
Jalebi is a very traditional sweet of Uttar Pradesh, normally eaten in breakfast. It looks complicated but actually it’s pretty simple to make. Preparation Time: 3 hours Cooking Time: 30 […]
Blueberry Cake
I love fruit cakes but Blueberry Cake beats them all. The blueberries and lemon rind give it a refreshing taste with a zesty punch. Preparation Time: 1 hour 15 minutes […]
Mirch Ka Saalan (Pepper Curry)
Mirch Ka Saalan is a popular Hyderabadi dish. It is generally served as an accompaniment to biryani. The gravy is made of peanuts, coconut, sesame seeds, which give us a […]
Papri Chaat
Papri Chaat is a very simple chaat to put together if you have all the ingredients ready in your kitchen. It basically needs some crackers and potatoes, chole, yogurt and […]
Chilli Paneer
Chilli Paneer is a Chinese recipe with an Indian twist. You can eat it with the steamed rice but I like to eat it just by itself as a snack. […]
Shahi Kofte or Malai Kofte
Shahi Kofte or Malai Kofte are generally made from cottage cheese. The gravy is a little more rich than the regular kofte and that’s why it’s called shahi (fit for […]
Creamy Tomato Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup is extremely easy to make and not heavy at all, unlike the name. Preparation time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Fresh Tomatoes 6 medium Butter […]
Tahari (Indian Fried Rice)
Traditional Tahari is a very simple rice preparation. It does not have too many spices and normally just has peas for vegetables. It’s a quick and simple recipe for those […]
Fried Bhindi/Okra
Fried Bhindi/Okra is an unconventional preparation. It’s more like a poakori and less like a side vegetable. If you want to serve it with the main meal, serve it with […]
Pickled Ginger or Pink Ginger
Pink Ginger has a zing that changes the mood of the food. If you are thinking that the meal is bland and boring, just serve some pink ginger with it […]
Khandvi
Khandvi is a very popular Gujarati snack. It’s delicate, looks beautiful and doesn’t need that many ingredients. Preparation time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Medium Ingredients Besan (chickpeas flour) 1/2 […]
Mandarin Cake
Mandarin cake takes a little time but it’s so tasty and so healthy. The mandarins give it a very refreshing taste and almond meal makes it really nutritious. It has […]
Punugulu
Punugulu is a South Indian snack. It’s not a very well known snack but it’s extremely easy to make and tastes great. Preparation time: 30 minutes Servings: 20 small pieces […]