Ingredients: 1/2 cup semolina1/4 cup ghee1/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder1 tablespoon sliced almonds...
Chai (Indian Tea)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water1 cup milk3 black tea bags3 cardamom pods, crushed in...
Spinach Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach, cooked1 teaspoon garlic, grated1 teaspoon ginger, grated1 -2 green chilies1/2...
Naan
Ingredients: 2/3 cup milk ( or water)2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons onion seeds1 teaspoon...
Roshan Di Kesar Pista Kulfi
Ingredients: 4 cups full-cream milk1/2 teaspoon saffron, crushed6 tablespoons sugar2 green cardamoms, crushed1/4 cup...
Tava Chana ( Indian Spicy Garbanzo Beans)
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked garbanzo beans1 onions, chopped1 tomatoes, chopped2 green chilies, chopped1/4 teaspoon...
Thandai (Indian Almond Drink)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters water1 cup sugar ( or to taste)1 tablespoon almonds1 tablespoon...
Indian Samosa
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large potatoes ( boiled)1 onions, chopped2...
Cool Buttermilk
Ingredients: 500 ml buttermilk or 200 ml curds1 stalk curry leaves, chopped fine1 -2...
Charishma’s Ultimate Lemony Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, diced1 lemons, juice of1 teaspoon salt2 green chilies, chopped1/2 teaspoon...
Bitter gourd in Yogurt
Ingredients: 2 medium bitter gourd ( karelas)2 tablespoons plain yogurt1 pinch turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon...
Yoghurt and Mint Chutney
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons dried mint1/2 teaspoon chili powder Directions:...
Chicken With Onions and Fresh Ginger
Ingredients: 1 1/2 green chilies2 onions, peeled and sliced1/2-1 inch fresh gingerroot4 garlic cloves1...
Basmati Chaaval
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice3/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon unsalted butter2/3 cup water Directions: Pick...
Hot Indian Chai Drink
Ingredients: 1/2 liter of your favorite unflavored soya milk ( thicker is better)1/2 teaspoon...
Bread Dahi Bhale
Ingredients: 8 slices bread1 teaspoon chopped cashews1/2 teaspoon raisinsoil ( for frying)1 teaspoon ginger1...
Samosas
Ingredients: 350 g potatoes, peeled cubed125 g peas2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic...
Palak Paneer
Ingredients: 4 bunches spinach ( Palak)panir ( made from 1 litre milk)2 tablespoons butter2...
Spicy Dal
Ingredients: 1 cup red gram ( split)1 onions1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds ( black)5 curry...
Cauliflower and Cheese Pakora
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon curry1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped1 teaspoon ginger,...
Methi Theplas
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups wheat flour1 cup besan ( gram flour)1 bunch methi leaves,...
Quick Milk Cake
Ingredients: 2 panir ( small pieces crushed)1 1/2 cups whole milk4 teaspoons sugar (...
Batata Vada (Potato Dumplings)
Ingredients: 500 g potatoesoil, and tempering ( for deep frying)1 teaspoon mustard seeds15 curry...
Mom’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Sabzi
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chopped eggplants ( do not chop too small since they...
Ravai Uppamma (Semolina Upama)
Ingredients: 2 cups rava ( cream of wheat)1 cup mixed vegetables, such as Carrots,...
Creamed Urad Daal
Ingredients: 1 cup Urad Dal ( black legume, available in Indian Grocery stores)1 chopped...
Vegetable Cutlets ( Indian )
Ingredients: 3 potatoes, boiled 1/2 cup boiled peas 1/4 cup carrots, chopped finely and...
Tandoori-Style Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons paprika3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Bharta
Ingredients: 2 eggplants ( Japanese are best)1 large finely chopped onions5 garlic cloves, peeled...
Dal With Protein Chunks
Ingredients: 1 cup pigeon peas, split ( arhar dal)1/2 cup soyabean nuggets1 medium onions3...
Black Jamun Raita
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ripe black grapes, washed, deseeded and finely chopped1 cup low-fat plain...
Herbal Tea To Counteract Insomnia
Ingredients: 2 cups water1 tablespoon cumin seeds Directions: Heat water in a pot.Add cumin...
Chicken Vindaloo
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, cut up2 teaspoons turmeric powder5 dried red chilies1 1/2 teaspoons...
Kulfi
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans evaporated milk10 ounces condensed milk1 cup whipping cream, whipped...
My Cuppa Tea (plain)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup milk3 teaspoons sugar ( or more to taste)2...
Pedas from Mathura
Ingredients: 500 g milk solids ( khoya)225 g sugar ( powdered)250 ml milk1/2 teaspoon...
Sambar
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal2 onions, chopped3 tomatoes, chopped1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2...
Aloo Dum
Ingredients: 8 small potatoes4 tablespoons khoya ( powdered milk)4 tablespoons fresh curds1 teaspoon garam...
Mummy’s Cabbage Curry
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4-1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon gingerroot, crushed and chopped1...
Aloo Curry (Potato Curry)
Ingredients: 4 big cubed, boiled/microwaved potatoes2 onions4 cloves garlic1 piece ginger ( very small)2...
Rice – Staple Dish of India
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup kolam rice ( basmati rice should...
Green Chilies Stuffed and Fried (Set Your Mouth on Fire)
Ingredients: 250 g green chilies, slit and deseeded100 g graham flour ( besan)salt2 g...
To Die For Rajma Curry
Ingredients: 300 g rajma, soaked overnight2 medium onions, grated3 glasses water1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon...
Indian Onion Relish
Ingredients: 1 medium onions, peeled3/4 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon paprika ( the...
Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint (Kheere Ka Raita)
Ingredients: 2/3 cup plain yogurt1 cucumbers, peeled and grated2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped1/2...
masala chai (indian spiced tea)
Ingredients: 2 cups water3 -5 cloves1 cinnamon sticks, crushed2 -3 cardamom pods, crushed1/4 cup...
Spicy Eggplant Slices With Variation (Indian)
Ingredients: 1 eggplants, thinly sliced4 tablespoons coriander powder1/2 tablespoon cumin powder1 tablespoon chili powder1/2...
Aaloo Mattar ( Indian-Style Peas and Potatoes)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups peas, boiled1 cup diced potatoes, boiled1 cup tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup...
Vermicelli Dessert
Ingredients: 200 g fine vermicelli, broken into 1 inch pieces250 g sugar1/2 teaspoon salt6...
Kolhapuri Vegetables (Mixed Vegetables)
Ingredients: 1/2 kg mixed vegetables, chopped ( Beans, carrots, cauliflower, peas, capsicum)2 tablespoons yogurt...
Very Delicious Pork Vindaloo from Goa, India
Ingredients: 1 kg pork, with fat, cubed in 1 to 2 inch squares12 garlic...
Pakoras
Ingredients: 2/3 cup gram flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda5 tablespoons cold water1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon...
Masoor Dal Soup
Ingredients: 10 whole cloves2 bay leaves1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns1 cup masoor dal (...
Dal Makhani
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal1/4 cup yellow moong dal1/4 cup masoor dal1 medium sized...
Lemon Rice ( a Dish from Southern India )
Ingredients: 2 cups cooled cooked rice ( using basmati rice would definitely be a...
Sambharam
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk2 cups water2 small green chilies1 inch slice of peeled fresh...
Sooji Halwa (Semolina Dessert)
Ingredients: 1 cup semolina3/4 cup pure ghee ( BUTTER OIL)3/4 cup sugar2 1/2 cups...
Desi Corn
Ingredients: 8 corn on the cob, husked1/2 cup melted buttersalt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperlime juice...
Baked (Tandoori) Vegetables
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes3 carrots1/2 head cauliflower1 cup green beans3 bell peppers1/2 eggplants1 chopped...
Spiced Indian Cabbage
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cabbage1 -2 green chilies1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4...