Meltingly tender chicken simmered in a creamy yogurt sauce, fragrant with whole spices and gently warmed with chili. Chicken korma first announces itself with ghee gently sizzling in the pot. Bone-in chicken takes on a lacquered sheen, while cardamom, mace, and nutmeg perfume the kitchen. A few drops of kewra […]
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Authentic Idlis
Small fermented rice cakes, steamed until sponge-light and perfect with coconut chutney or a piping-hot bowl of sambar. Soft, white, and springy, idlis emerge from the steamer with a warm, grainy aroma. They bounce back under your finger, then soak up sauce without falling apart. In the broad family of […]
Authentic Chana Masala
Tender chickpeas, a dark, deeply spiced masala, and bright fruity acidity: chana masala has everything you want in a vegetarian dish with real character. The chickpeas come out almost black, glossy with ghee or mustard oil. The sauce isn’t runny; it clings to every chickpea with notes of toasted cumin, […]
Authentic Paratha
Delicious paratha, just like in India The ghee sizzles on the cast-iron tawa. The dough puffs up, freckles with small light-brown spots called chitthi, then lets a little steam escape from its crisp edges. The aroma of toasted wheat fills the room. In the potato-stuffed version, amchoor brings a clean […]
Authentic Indian Lassi
An ultra-refreshing savory yogurt lassi, brightened with black salt and toasted cumin In the height of summer in Punjab, when the air nears 40 °C, a tall glass cooled in clay can feel almost medicinal: cold on the lips, creamy on the tongue, and topped with a light foam that quivers […]
Authentic Cucumber Raita
An ultra-fresh, creamy cucumber raita, fragrant with spices and perfect with naan, rotis, or rice. Spoonful by spoonful, chilled dahi brings a creamy, bright, tangy texture. Mint adds freshness, cilantro brightens everything, and toasted cumin brings a warm, nutty depth. A traditional cucumber raita needs neither sugar nor an overly […]
Authentic Tandoori Chicken
Scored chicken pieces, first seasoned with lemon, then marinated in yogurt and spices before being seared in a pan for fragrant, beautifully browned tandoori chicken. The orange-red crust crackles between your teeth, streaked with char and glistening with ghee. Beneath it, the juices still run through the meat. The appeal […]
Authentic Palak Paneer
A deeply garlicky palak paneer finished with sizzling tadka and softened with a touch of cream: a comforting, flavorful Indian dish. An emerald swirl of rustic spinach, studded with pale cubes of paneer and topped with a crackling fried garlic tadka: lasooni palak paneer announces its signature flavor right away. […]
Homemade Skillet Naan
Soft, golden naan cooked in a skillet and brushed with butter, perfect for serving with curry or enjoying piping hot. Freshly cooked naan is served blazing hot, shaped like an elongated teardrop, speckled with charred spots, and glossy with ghee. Tear it open and a little steam escapes, revealing an […]
Cheese Naan Better Than at a Restaurant
Soft naans stuffed with mozzarella and a touch of chili, cooked in a pan, then held over a flame until beautifully blistered and golden Golden and puffed, cheese naan can mean different things depending on the kitchen: either a savory, melty center or a warm filling of well-spiced paneer. The […]