Soya Manchurian became a regular in my kitchen after I tasted a version at a small Indo-Chinese spot near my college. The texture stuck with me, that contrast between the …
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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich became a regular in my house after I tried to use up some leftover sun-dried tomatoes and ended up making something my daughter asked for three days …
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Mutton Kofta is the dish my mother-in-law made every year on my husband’s birthday, and after watching her a few times, I started making it myself. She always said the …
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Sagalay (Stuffed Brinjal Poriyal) is something I learnt from my aunt during a summer visit to her home in Palakkad. She made it on a weeknight without much fuss, and …
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Tomato Kurma showed up on my table the first time my neighbor brought it over during a small puja gathering at home. She had made it to go with string …
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Chicken with Potato Straws (Sali ma Murg) is a Parsi dish I first ate at a friend’s wedding years ago. The combination of crispy potato straws piled over tender chicken …
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Paneer Makhana Curry is one of those recipes I started making when I wanted to use up makhana that had been sitting in my pantry for months. My mother-in-law always …
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Pizza Dosa is one of those recipes that makes everyone at the table sit up a little straighter. It takes the familiar crispy base of a dosa and loads it …
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Masala Papad is one of those recipes that feels almost too easy to be this good. You start with thin lentil wafers called papads, fry or roast them until they …
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Channa Chaat (Chickpeas Chaat) is one of those recipes that feels light but keeps you full thanks to all the protein and fiber. I make this on busy afternoons when …
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Nadir Gadh is one of those dishes that reminds me why I love cooking traditional recipes at home. The way the lotus stems soften while still keeping a slight crunch …
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Chettinad Kozhi Rasam is a traditional chicken broth that balances heat, spice, and lightness in a single bowl. The recipe begins with dry roasting whole spices until they release their …
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Badam Puri brings together the richness of almonds and the subtle aroma of saffron in a multilayered fried sweet that feels special without being overly complicated. I make this version …
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Tamarind Idiyappam is one of those recipes that surprises you with how much flavor you can pack into humble rice noodles. The tangy tamarind base gets a boost from toasted …
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Suran Chana Dal Seekh Kebab is one of those recipes that surprises people who think vegetarian kebabs cannot hold their own. The combination might sound unusual at first, but the …
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Chigoor ka Salan is one of those rare dishes that connects you straight to nature and tradition. The star ingredient here is chigoor, which refers to the tender young leaves …
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Chicken Curry with Yogurt is the kind of recipe I turn to when I want something comforting but not too heavy. The yogurt does two jobs here. First, it tenderizes …
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Kaazaalu is one of those sweets that feels special but does not require fancy skills or equipment. You start with a simple flour dough, roll it thin, layer it with …
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Mushroom Ragu is one of those recipes that feels comforting without demanding much fuss in the kitchen. You start by softening onions, carrots, and garlic in butter and olive oil, …
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Machchi Ke Sooley brings together the warmth of roasted spices and the rich depth of caramelized onions in one simple baked fish dish. White fish works beautifully here because it …
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Kovakkai Puli Kuzhambu (Ivy Gourd Sambar) is a tangy curry that balances tart tamarind with warm roasted spices. The small green gourds turn tender in the gravy, soaking up every …
