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Erachi Urundai (Mutton Balls) showed up at nearly every family gathering when I was growing up, always disappearing faster than anything else on the table. My aunt would make them …

Parwal Kocheko is a dish I first tasted at a Bengali friend’s dinner party about six years ago, and I spent the next week trying to replicate it. The stuffed …

Gobhi Musallam is one of those dishes I started making after attending a potluck dinner at a neighbour’s place where she served whole spiced cauliflower in a tomato cream gravy. …

Stuffed Brinjals with Lamb became a regular in my kitchen after a neighbour brought over a version made by her mother in law. I had never thought to hollow out …

Safed Maas is a Rajasthani celebration dish that I first tasted at a cousin’s wedding years ago. The pale, almost ivory coloured gravy looked so different from the usual red …

Lamb in Spicy Red Gravy is one of those dishes my mother-in-law taught me early in my marriage, mostly because I kept requesting it every time we visited. She would …

Soft cubes of paneer are simmered in a rich, buttery tomato gravy to create this classic paneer butter masala. The smooth, creamy sauce is gently spiced and balanced with a …

Green Banana Curry showed up at my house the first time my mother in law visited after I got married. She made it without a recipe, frying the bananas in …

Parda Tandoori Murgh is one of those recipes I kept seeing in old Mughlai cookbooks but never tried until a friend served it at a dinner party years ago. The …

Stuffed Tomato Curry is one of those recipes my mother in law taught me during my first Diwali at her house, when I was still nervously trying to prove I …

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 …

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 …

Kesar Paneer Curry is one of those recipes that looks fancy but actually uses straightforward techniques you probably already know. The paneer pieces get a flavorful coating before frying, which …

Lamb Burgers with Yogurt Sauce are exactly what I reach for when I want something a little more exciting than the usual beef patty but still straightforward to make on …

Paneer in Cashew Nut Sauce is one of those recipes that feels fancy but comes together without much fuss. The paneer gets a quick fry until the edges turn golden, …

Key Highlights Jain dinner recipes focus on purity, simplicity, and flavour while strictly following Jain dietary principles without onion, garlic, or root vegetables. The blog features 15 quick and delicious …

Meat Ball Curry is one of those recipes that feels special without being complicated. You start by shaping spiced mutton mince into small balls, frying them until crisp, then nestling …

Kathi Kebab is one of those recipes that feels like a real treat but comes together more easily than you might think. The lamb cubes soak up a marinade made …

Vegetable Nilgiri Korma is one of those curries that feels both comforting and special at the same time. The name comes from the Nilgiri hills, and the dish carries that …

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 …

Mixed Vegetable Cutlet is my go-to recipe when I want to make something special yet simple. I learned this recipe from my mom, and it’s become a family favorite. The …