Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
30 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mango Lassi
A thick, chilled Indian drink made with sweet ripe mango, natural yogurt and a delicate hint of cardamom.
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.
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.
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.
Pesarattu
Thin, crispy crepes made from whole green mung beans with pungent ginger and green chilli — a traditional Andhra Pradesh breakfast dish.
Cucumber Raita
A refreshing Indian raita with crisp cucumber, smooth yogurt and fragrant roasted cumin, perfect for balancing spicy dishes.
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.
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.
Punjabi Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a rich onion-tomato masala with warm Indian spices.