An Indian sweet made with fine semolina toasted in ghee, sweetened, scented with cardamom and garnished with cashews, almonds and raisins. Some evenings call for a warm dessert that fills the whole house with its aroma. In the pan, the semolina slowly turns golden in the ghee, taking on a […]
Tender shrimp in a Kerala coconut milk curry, scented with curry leaves and given a tangy kick with Malabar tamarind. Craving a dish with a sauce you’ll want to mop up to the very last spoonful? The shrimp are perfectly tender, coated in coconut milk, with that little tang that […]
A quick North Indian dahl, creamy and fragrant, finished with a sizzling ghee, spice, and garlic tadka, perfect with rice or roti. It’s 7 p.m., hunger hits, and nothing in the fridge looks like dinner. Grab a handful of red lentils and a couple of tomatoes, and within minutes the […]
Tender paneer dumplings in an ivory cashew sauce, the great vegetarian classic of Mughal banquets. Malai Kofta is what you order when you’re craving comfort rather than heat. The sauce arrives pale, almost ivory, scented with green cardamom and kasuri methi crushed between your fingers. Beneath it sit the dumplings, […]
A bold, aromatic Goan pork vindaloo, marinated in homemade masala and simmered until the oil rises and the sauce turns deeply flavorful. Rich, fatty pork takes on a deep red hue in a glossy, vinegary sauce, with sticky edges of rendered fat and aromas of garlic, clove, and cinnamon. Authentic […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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