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Praveen Kumar

  • Malabar Chicken Kozhambu is a traditional coconut based curry from the coastal Malabar region of Kerala. The chicken simmers slowly in three stages of coconut milk, starting thin and finishing …

  • Chicken Satay Burger is one of those recipes that takes familiar street food flavors and turns them into something you can hold in your hands. Instead of skewering marinated chicken, …

  • Spaghetti with Spinach takes the familiar comfort of baked pasta and adds a generous dose of greens. The spinach gets pureed into a smooth sauce rather than sitting in chunky …

  • Vegetable Lasagna brings together layers of flavor in a way that feels comforting without being heavy. You start by roasting the vegetables so they release moisture and develop sweetness, which …

  • Andhra Pepper Chicken is one of those recipes that reminds you why simple food can be so satisfying. This dish comes straight from the small roadside joints scattered across Andhra …

  • Barbecued Coconut Chicken is one of those recipes that looks complicated but really just needs a bit of patience and good timing. The process breaks down into manageable steps: first …

  • Zucchini Pickle is a simple way to preserve summer squash with bold, warming flavors. I grew up watching my aunt make versions of this every summer when her garden produced …

  • Apple and Raspberry Cheesecake brings together two classic fruit flavors in a lighter style of baked cheesecake. Instead of cream cheese, this recipe uses plain yogurt mixed with eggs and …

  • Mughal Biryani is a delightful and aromatic rice dish that originated during the Mughal era in India. This exquisite recipe combines tender mutton, fragrant basmati rice, and a blend of …

  • Sweet Corn Sandwich is one of those recipes that feels like a warm hug on busy mornings. The base starts with boiled corn ground into a coarse paste, which gives …

  • Kidney Bean Curry is one of those recipes that reminds me why cooking dried beans from scratch makes such a difference. The beans soak up all the spiced tomato sauce …

  • Vegetable Kashmiri is one of those curries that fills your kitchen with the most wonderful aroma while it cooks. The whole spices you grind at the start create a fragrance …

  • Pasta with Pesto Sauce is one of those dishes that feels like a small celebration every time you make it. The recipe comes from Genoa, where cooks have been grinding …

  • Tali Bhindi is one of those recipes that turns a simple vegetable into something you cannot stop nibbling on. The okra gets sliced into thin strips, tossed with gram flour …

  • Gado Gado Vegetable Salad is one of those dishes that feels special without being complicated. You get a variety of textures from the soft potatoes, the snap of green beans, …

  • Fried Stuffed Tomatoes are one of those recipes that makes you look at tomatoes in a whole new way. Instead of tossing them into a salad or curry, you hollow …

  • Kashmiri Kofta Curry brings together beautifully spiced minced mutton shaped into koftas and cooked in a silky, warming gravy. The recipe has its roots in Kashmiri cuisine, where the combination …