Red Lentil Dahl w/ Butternut Squash & Cinnamon
Indian cuisine is characterized by a variety of strong flavors, which is why Indian dishes are so appreciated all around the globe. Take a step into a world where the...
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Indian Cuisine
Vada Pav (Mumbai Burger) Recipe
This delicious Indian sandwich is something that should not be skipped, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or teatime. It’s a simple yet sublime sandwich that many Indians hold close to...
Rava Uppumavu (Upma) Recipe
Upma, uppumavu, or uppittu is a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, most common in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odia, and Sri Lanka. As a breakfast dish, it is cooked...
Puttu Kadala Recipe
For a Malayali, nothing is more comforting than a piping hot plate of puttu and kadala curry for breakfast. A quintessential Indian dish for almost every household in Kerala, Puttu...
Poha (Pauwa) Recipe
Poha, also known as pauwa, chira, or aval, among many other names, is flattened rice originating from the Indian subcontinent. Rice is parboiled before flattening so that it can be consumed with very...
Paratha Recipe
Parathas are flatbreads usually made from wheat flour with or without a savory vegetable stuffing. Paratha is famous food in India, but also in the neighboring countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and...
Medhu Vada (Udin Vada) Recipe
Medhu Vada or Udin Vada are deep-fried doughnut-shaped fritters from southern India with a crispy exterior and soft, spongy interior. It is generally made with Urad Dhal (black lentils) and a mix of rice flour....
Luchi & Alur Dom (Bengali Luchi Aloo Dum)
A popular Sunday morning treat in Bengali households, luchi & alur dom comprises deep-fried poori bread usually served with a lightly spiced and slightly sweet potato curry made with onions, tomatoes, and...
Idli (Idly) Recipe
Idli or idly is a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and Sri Lanka. The cakes are made...
Chole Bhatura Recipe
This popular Indian dish is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. Rich, spicy and heavy, this is one of the most popular Punjabi dishes and is a must-try dish in...
Karnataka-style Bisi Bele Bath Recipe
Bise Bele Bhath translates to “Hot Dal Rice.” This popular Indian dish features daal, rice, and vegetables blended like porridge and served with boondi (deep-fried chickpea flour). It’s Indian soul food at its...
Karimeen Pollichathu
Karimeen pollichathu is a traditional Indian fish dish originating from Kerala. It’s made by wrapping marinated pearlfish (karimeen) in banana leaves, then grilling it until done. The marinade consists of turmeric,...
Crispy Bombil Fry (Fried Bombay Duck)
Bombil fry is a traditional Indian dish originating from Maharashtra. It’s prepared with bombil, or Bombay duck, as the main ingredient. Despite the name, it’s not a duck but a fish (lizardfish)...
Macher Jhol/ Fish Curry
Machher jhol, or machha jhola, is a traditional spicy fish curry in Bengali and Odia cuisines in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is a very spicy stew or...
Lamb Rogan Josh Recipe
Rogan is ghee (or any fat), and Josh is fiery. This fiery red curry dish from the Indian state of Kashmir is usually made during cold winters of the beautiful...
Famous Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
Murg (Chicken) Makhani (Buttery Sauce) is the most popular Indian curry dish in and out of India. This creamy tomato and less spicy curry is a great introduction to Indian...