Everyday Indian Meals

Sardiyon Wali Gajar Matar ki Sabzi: Winter Carrots and Peas

This amalgamation of carrots and peas is more than a mere dish. It's an exemplar of how families eat seasonal produce and enjoy it with love

Pahadi Aloo Gutke: Stir Fried Potatoes made in Uttarakhand Style

Many years later I married into a pahadi family and realized that the tempering in the quintessential aloo gutke is done with jakhya.

Roz ka Khana: Quotidian Indian Meals and Musings from My Kitchen

With this section on my blog, I want to take you on a sojourn of ordinary meals that are cooked in the privacy of Indian homes.

Indori Poha

What sets the Indori poha apart from any other poha is the addition of sev or bhujiya and the typical poha masala.

Bugha Chawal: Sindhi Style Rice with Caramelized Onions and Whole Spices

Drawing upon the caramelization of onions and the fragrance of whole spices, this tempered rice is a game changer in your mundane daily meal

Vegan Saag Paneer: Tofu cooked with Kale, Spinach and Collard

This recipe is a vegan variation of the popular Indian dish, saag paneer.

Kanda Batata Poha: Flattened Rice cooked with Potatoes and Onions

I can safely say that at least a hundred permutations and combinations of ingredients are possible to make a new kind of poha preparation.

Rava Idli: Semolina Steamed Cakes

I usually resort to rava idli when I do not have the time to make the typical rice and urad dal batter, which takes a longer to ferment.

Dahi Macha Besara: Fish in Yogurt and Mustard Sauce

This fish curry is a perfect blend of east Indian fish gravy styles. Cooked with mustard and yogurt, it's an explosion of flavours!

Navratan Pulao: Rice cooked with nine accompaniments

It's a no-fuss low-effort meal needing minimum effort to prepare. I love having it with plain yogurt and some pan roasted papad.

Palak Paneer: Cottage Cheese cooked with Spinach

Palak paneer is a combination of protein packed cottage cheese with nutrient rich spinach. It makes a lip smacking wholesome meal with carbs

Chole: Chickpeas cooked in Punjabi style

Chole from west Punjab or the present-day Pakistan, which found its home in Delhi after India's partition in 1947, makes a hearty meal.