Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
57 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.
Aloo Tikki
Golden North Indian potato patties with spiced green peas, ginger and cumin — crisp outside and soft inside.
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.
Butter Chicken
Tender pieces of chicken in a velvety cream-tomato sauce with garam masala, chili and fenugreek (kasuri methi) — a classic of North Indian cuisine, traditionally served with basmati rice or naan.
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.
Goan Fish Curry
Tender white fish in a spicy coconut sauce with a tangy hit of tamarind — a signature dish of the Goan coast.
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.
Indian Fish Curry
Tender chunks of white fish simmer in a spicy coconut-tomato sauce with turmeric, garlic, ginger and a tangy hit of tamarind — an aromatic dish from India's coastline, traditionally served with basmati rice.
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.
Keema Curry
A rich Indian keema curry with ground meat, tomatoes and green peas in a fragrant sauce of turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, seared to a golden crust and simmered in a velvety creamy tomato sauce fragrant with garam masala.
Chicken Korma
Tender chicken pieces braised in a silky yogurt sauce with almonds, saffron and warm Indian spices.
Chicken Biryani
A spiced Indian biryani made with chicken thighs and basmati rice, layered using the traditional "dum" technique with fragrant saffron and crispy fried onions.
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.