Pyaz Kachori

Pyaz Kachori is a popular Indian snack that originated in Rajasthan. These are deep-fried pastries stuffed with a spicy onion (pyaz) and potato filling. Here’s a recipe to make Pyaz Kachori: Ingredients for the dough: Ingredients for the filling: Instructions: Pyaz Kachori is loved for its crispy outer layer and spicy onion and potato filling, …

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is a beloved Indian dish renowned for its smoky, rich flavors. It features roasted eggplant (baingan) cooked with onions, tomatoes, and an array of aromatic spices. The dish is prepared by charring the eggplant until the skin is blackened, giving the flesh a unique smoky taste. The roasted eggplant is then mashed and …

Matar Mushroom

Matar Mushroom is a flavorful vegetarian dish from Indian cuisine that combines fresh green peas (matar) and sliced mushrooms cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy. The dish typically involves sautéing onions, tomatoes, and spices to create a savory base, where the mushrooms and peas are simmered until tender. The blend of spices like cumin, turmeric, …

Gobi Aloo

Gobi Aloo is a popular North Indian dish made with cauliflower (Gobi) and potatoes (Aloo). It’s a flavorful vegetarian dish where cauliflower florets and potato cubes are cooked together with a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, and garam masala. The vegetables are sautéed in a spiced tomato-onion base …

Urad Chana Dal (Langar wali dal)

Urad Chana Dal is a dish that combines two types of lentils: black gram lentils (urad dal) and split chickpeas (chana dal). “Langar wali dal” refers to the simple and comforting dal (lentil) served in Gurudwaras (Sikh temples) as part of the langar, the community kitchen where everyone is welcome to share a meal. Here’s …

Kadhi Pakoda

Kadhi Pakoda is a beloved North Indian dish featuring a tangy yogurt-based curry paired with fried gram flour fritters called pakoras. The curry is seasoned with spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and often includes vegetables. It’s a comforting, flavorful dish served with rice or chapati, perfect for a satisfying meal. Here’s a simple recipe: …

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice is a flavorful Indo Chinese fusion dish featuring stir-fried rice tossed with tender chicken, aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, and green chilies, along with colorful veggies like bell peppers and onions. It’s seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, and optionally chili sauce for a delicious blend of Indian and Asian flavors. Here’s a …

Punjabi Chhole Masala

Punjabi Chhole Masala is a quintessential North Indian dish, showcasing the vibrancy of Punjabi cuisine. It features chickpeas simmered in a robust and aromatic gravy made from a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chhole masala. This spice mix, combined with ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes, creates a deeply flavorful and tangy curry. …

Punjabi Rajma

Punjabi Rajma is a classic North Indian dish made with red kidney beans cooked in a flavorful tomato-onion gravy infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The beans are simmered until tender, creating a rich and comforting curry that’s often served with rice or naan. Its hearty, spicy-sweet flavor profile makes it …

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian unleavened flatbread stuffed with a spiced mashed potato filling. The dough, made from whole wheat flour, is rolled out, filled with a seasoned mixture of mashed potatoes, spices like cumin, chili, and coriander, then cooked on a hot griddle or tawa with ghee or oil until golden and crispy. …