Kuzhi Paniyaram is a South Indian dish made by steaming batter using a mould. It can be sweet or spicy depending on the ingredients used and how it’s cooked, so Paddu tastes different in each region of India (Kannada: ಪಡ್ಡು). Sometimes called “guliyappa” if served with jaggery syrup and sometimes referred to as “paniyaram,” these …
Payasam is a type of pudding made by boiling milk, sugar, and rice. It has many variations including substituting the rice with one or more ingredients such as bulgur wheat, millet, tapioca vermicelli sweet corn. Desiccated coconut cardamom raisins saffron cashews pistachios almonds are all common additions to this traditional Indian dish served for breakfast …
Mutton curry is a rich and delicious dish with mutton cooked in spices. It was originally created by cooking all the ingredients together on an earthen pot, but today it’s more convenient to cook using pressure cookers or slow cooks after briefly sautéing everything in a big wok. The result of this method turns out …
One of the most versatile dishes in India, stuffed peppers are a hearty meal that can be cooked by both traditional methods and modern techniques. Beginning with bell peppers filled with potatoes, onions, meat, or vegetables like cauliflower. Chopped cilantro is added to provide flavor while salt adds additional seasoning before adding some lemon juice …
This dish is so popular in India that it’s been, at times, difficult for outsiders to distinguish Indian from non-Indian restaurants. The most famous of these dishes is Pav bhaji and this recipe has spread across the world with people who have tasted its rich flavorings craving more on a regular basis. Pav Bhaji can …
The traditional breakfast from the Indian subcontinent is incomplete without a mouth-watering paratha. Traditionally, it can be made with ghee but just about any type of cooking oil will do. Some people even bake them in ovens for health reasons and there are plenty of side dishes to go along – curd, fried egg, omelet, …
Tomato soup is a delicious and refreshing take on the classic tomato sauce. It can be served warm or cold, and comes in many different styles such as smooth or chunky! You might even find some recipes that include chunks of veggies like carrots, bell peppers, onions; meatballs; rice noodles; other herbs & spices. Tomato …
Paneer is the heart of Indian vegetarian cuisine, but Paneer Lachedar is a dish that truly elevates it. The word lachedar means “layered,” and this recipe is all about building flavors step by step — onions, tomatoes, yogurt, cashews, cream, and spices, each adding depth and richness.
The Basil Pesto sauce is considered to have originated in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. The traditional recipe includes garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt and basil leaves- all blended with olive oil. You can also find variations that use different types of cheese such as Parmesan or Pecorino Sardo (sheep’s milk). Pesto is …
Puran Poli is a traditional, sweet Indian flatbread that has roots in Maharashtra and southern India. To make it, senaga pappu (pigeon peas) are soaked overnight before being blended with water to form a heavy paste-like substance which then gets mixed together with wheat flour for the dough. This batter is pressed into an oiled …
