Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
22 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.
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.
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.
South Indian Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
Fluffy rice with a bright lemon flavor, crunchy peanuts, and a spiced tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
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.
Medu Vada
South Indian doughnuts made from urad dal, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, deep-fried to a golden crust.
Vegetable Pakora
Crispy Indian vegetable pakoras made with chickpea flour, onion, potato and spices — a wonderful hot snack to serve with tea.
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.
Rasam
A tangy, spicy South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, lentils, and an aromatic spice tempering.
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.
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.