Category: Recipes
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Kadhi Pakora with Spinach Fritters and Chili Tadka
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups (360 g) plain whole-milk yogurt, room temp Besan (chickpea flour): 50 g for kadhi + 120 g for pakoras Onion 1 medium (150 g), thinly sliced; spinach 1 cup chopped…
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Creamy Matar Paneer with Tomatoes and Kasuri Methi
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes 1.5 cups (225 g) green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee (optional) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large onion (200 g),…
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Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani on Dum
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 65 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 kg bone-in chicken (thighs/drumsticks) 1 cup (240 g) plain whole-milk yogurt 2 tbsp ginger–garlic paste 4–6 green chilies, slit 2 tbsp biryani masala + 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder + 1/2…
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Crispy Aloo Paratha with Dahi and Pickle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 parathas (4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) whole-wheat atta 1 3/4 tsp fine salt, divided 1 tbsp neutral oil 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water, plus 1–2 tbsp as needed 500 g potatoes, peeled 1…
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Buttery Pav Bhaji with Toasted Pav
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups bhaji + 8 pav) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, 1-inch dice (about 450 g) 2 cups cauliflower florets (200 g) 1 cup green peas (150 g) 1 green bell pepper/capsicum, 1/2-inch dice (120…
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Quick Anda Curry with Robust Onion-Tomato Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 large eggs 2 tbsp neutral oil (plus 1 tbsp ghee, optional) 2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 300 g) 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed (about 300 g), or 1 cup canned…
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Smoky Dal Makhani with Butter and Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours soaking) Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (plus soak) Quick Ingredients Whole black urad (sabut urad) 1 cup (200 g) Rajma (kidney beans) 1/4 cup (50 g) Water 6 cups for soaking + 4.5 cups…
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Homestyle Bone-In Chicken Curry with Warm Spices
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in chicken pieces, skinless (thighs/drumsticks) 3 tbsp neutral oil (plus 1 tbsp ghee, optional) Whole spices: 2 bay leaves, 5 cloves, 4 green cardamom pods, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 1 tsp…
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Kheema Matar with Peas, Lemon, and Cilantro
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp ghee + 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 black cardamom pods, 1 (2-inch/5 cm) cinnamon stick 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves + 1 tbsp grated ginger…
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Butter Paneer Bhurji for Paratha Rolls
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g paneer (about 3 cups), crumbled 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium onion (1 cup/150 g), finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper (1/2 cup/75 g), diced 2 medium…