Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
47 recipes
Aloo Gobi
Aloo gobi is a fragrant Punjabi dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower simmered in cumin, turmeric and garam masala, traditionally served with chapati or rice.
Aloo Paratha
Thin, golden Indian flatbreads with a soft, spiced potato filling, traditionally served hot with yogurt.
Appam (Palappam)
Traditional Kerala rice pancakes with lacy, crisp edges and a soft, spongy center, served hot with coconut curries.
Baingan Bharta
A smoky Indian mash of fire-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, onion and fresh coriander.
Bhindi Masala
A semi-dry North Indian dish of tender okra, sautéed separately and combined with a spiced onion-tomato masala.
Besan Chilla
Thin golden Indian pancakes made from chickpea flour, packed with juicy vegetables and fresh cilantro — a quick, spicy breakfast with crispy edges.
Vada Pav
A Mumbai street sandwich with a crispy potato vada tucked into a soft pav bun, served with green, tamarind and dry garlic chutneys.
Ven Pongal
A gentle South Indian breakfast made from rice and mung dal, generously flavored with ghee, black pepper, cumin, ginger, and toasted cashews.
Gulab Jamun
Delicate Indian milk dumplings, fried to a golden crust and soaked in a fragrant syrup with cardamom, rose, and saffron.
Dal Makhani
A rich Punjabi dal made with black urad lentils and kidney beans, slow-simmered in a tomato base with butter and cream.
Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a hearty Indian dish of boiled, mashed red lentils, finished with a sizzling tadka of garlic, cumin, onion and tomatoes fried in ghee.
Dahi Vada
Tender fried urad dal dumplings soaked in cold spiced yogurt and finished with sweet-and-sour tamarind chutney.
Idli
Soft, spongy South Indian idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, steamed to perfection.
Kadhi Pakora
Punjabi kadhi pakora is a velvety, tangy-spiced gravy made from gram flour and yogurt, studded with crispy fried pakoras that soak up the sauce, traditionally served with rice.
Kanda Poha with Potatoes and Peanuts
Delicate flattened rice flakes with pan-fried potatoes, onion, crunchy peanuts and a fresh hit of lemon — a classic Maharashtrian Indian breakfast.
Kachumber
A crunchy Indian salad of cucumber, tomato and onion, brightened with chili heat, a tang of lemon and fresh herbs.
South Indian Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
Tender, well-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt, fresh cilantro, and an aromatic tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Khaman Dhokla
A soft, spongy Gujarati khaman dhokla with a gentle tang and a spiced tempering — a classic steamed snack for breakfast or teatime.
Kheer
A delicate Indian rice pudding, slow-cooked in milk with cardamom, saffron and almonds.
Mung Dal and Rice Khichdi
This gentle Indian khichdi combines rice and mung dal into a creamy, warming dish finished with fragrant spiced ghee.
South Indian Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
Fluffy rice with a bright lemon flavor, crunchy peanuts, and a spiced tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Malai Kofta
Delicate paneer and potato balls with a crispy crust, served in a velvety cashew-cream sauce.
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.