Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
57 recipes
Mango Lassi
A thick, chilled Indian drink made with sweet ripe mango, natural yogurt and a delicate hint of cardamom.
Masala Dosa
A crispy rice-and-lentil dosa wrapped around a fragrant filling of potato, onion, ginger and curry leaves — a classic of South Indian street food, served hot with coconut chutney.
Matar Paneer
Tender Indian paneer cheese and sweet green peas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-onion sauce.
Medu Vada
South Indian doughnuts made from urad dal, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, deep-fried to a golden crust.
Naan
Fluffy Indian flatbread made from yeasted yogurt dough, cooked on a scorching hot grill pan until charred and golden, then generously brushed with butter.
South Indian-Style Vegetable Korma
Tender vegetables in a mild coconut-cashew sauce with yogurt and warm whole spices — a fragrant South Indian korma for a homely dinner.
Vegetable Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice braised with carrots, green peas and green beans in a blend of whole Indian spices and ghee — a light vegetarian dish that can be served on its own or with curry.
Mumbai-Style Pav Bhaji
A thick, spicy vegetable mash of potatoes, cauliflower and peas, served with soft pav buns toasted in butter.
Vegetable Pakora
Crispy Indian vegetable pakoras made with chickpea flour, onion, potato and spices — a wonderful hot snack to serve with tea.
Palak Paneer
A velvety spinach sauce with fragrant Indian spices and tender pan-fried paneer cubes — a classic dish of North Indian Punjabi cuisine that pairs wonderfully with basmati rice or naan bread.
Paneer Butter Masala
Tender cubes of paneer in a velvety tomato-cashew sauce with cream, butter, and the warm aroma of kasuri methi.
Paneer Paratha
A golden Indian paratha with a soft, spiced paneer filling — a hearty North Indian-style breakfast.
Pesarattu
Thin, crispy crepes made from whole green mung beans with pungent ginger and green chilli — a traditional Andhra Pradesh breakfast dish.
Puttu
A delicate steamed breakfast of crumbly rice flour and juicy layers of fresh coconut — a classic dish of Kerala.
Rajma
A hearty Punjabi red kidney bean stew in a spiced tomato-onion sauce with ginger, garlic and garam masala — the classic "rajma chawal," traditionally served with basmati rice.
Cucumber Raita
A refreshing Indian raita with crisp cucumber, smooth yogurt and fragrant roasted cumin, perfect for balancing spicy dishes.
Rasam
A tangy, spicy South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, lentils, and an aromatic spice tempering.
Rogan Josh
Kashmiri lamb slow-braised in yogurt with fennel, dried ginger and red chilli, turning out tender and richly aromatic.
Saag Aloo
A hearty vegetarian dish from North Indian cuisine: potatoes and spinach braised in a fragrant blend of cumin, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
Sambar
A thick South Indian soup made with toor dal, vegetables, tamarind and a spiced tempering — a warming dish to serve with rice.
Potato Samosas
Crispy triangular samosas with a spiced potato-and-pea filling — a classic Indian teatime snack.
Tandoori Chicken
Juicy chicken marinated overnight in yogurt with Indian spices and lemon, then roasted until golden brown with lightly charred edges — a classic of Punjabi cuisine.
Upma
Fluffy and fragrant upma — a traditional South Indian breakfast made from roasted semolina, a crisp tempering of mustard seeds, dal and curry leaves, vegetables and cashews.
Uttapam with Onion, Tomato, and Bell Pepper
Fluffy South Indian pancakes made from a lightly tangy fermented rice-and-lentil batter, generously topped with juicy vegetables.
Chana Masala
Chana masala is a hearty Punjabi dish of chickpeas simmered in a thick, spicy sauce of tomatoes, garlic, ginger and fragrant spices, traditionally served with basmati rice or naan.
Chole Bhature
A spiced chickpea curry, chole, simmered with warming spices and black tea until deep brown, served with hot, puffy fried bread, bhature — an iconic dish of Punjabi cuisine.
Punjabi Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a rich onion-tomato masala with warm Indian spices.