Gulab jamun is a popular Indian and Pakistani sweet dish comprised of fried milk balls in a sweet syrup flavoured with cardamom seeds and rosewater or saffron. It originates from Bengal and is pronounced “Gulab Jambuh” in regional languages such…
Shirmal, also sheermal, is a traditional flatbread made in Pakistan and in the Hyderabad region of India, probably from Persian influences. Ingredients A few saffron strands 2 tbsp warm milk 3 cups plain flour Salt to taste 1 tsp sugar…
Puri, also spelled poori is a fried Indian bread. Ingredients 2 oz (60 g) whole-wheat flour 2 oz (60 g) plain white flour 2 oz fine semolina ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp vegetable oil for the dough About 500 ml…
Batooru is a North Indian fermented bread similar to bhatoora, but is mostly popular in traditional Himachali cuisine. This bread requires overnight preparation. Ingredients Wheat flour 1 tsp salt 2 tsp ghee Water Procedure Mix wheat flour and salt together.…
Roti, in general, refers to an Indian flatbread cooked on an iron griddle (tava). Makki di roti (lit. “roti made from corn”) refers to a special roti where cornmeal is used instead of the usual wheat flour. It is a…
Baati is a hard, unleavened bread cooked in desert areas of Rajasthan, Malwa, and Gujarat in North India. It is prized there for its exceptionally long life and high energy content, as well as the minimal quantity of water required…
Bhatoora is a light and airy Indian fried bread, and it is generally eaten with a chickpea curry or cholle. Ingredients 5 cups (650 g / 1.4 lb) wheat flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp active dry yeast OR 1…
Modak is a deep fried Indian sweet that is almost exclusively prepared during the Ganesha Festival around August, when it is often given as an offering to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Remover of Obstacles. Modak is reportedly his favorite sweet.…
Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste. Ingredients Batter 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup…
Upma is a popular South Indian dish made from semolina. Several variations of the dish exist including the use of different varieties of ground wheat, rice and even bread. A simple upma or uppittu takes just about 10 minutes to…
A vada is a savoury South Indian doughnut made from lentils (or sometimes potatoes). This is a recipe for medu vada. It is commonly accompanied by idli. Ingredients 1 cup (240 g) skinless black gram Salt to taste ¼ tsp…
Hyderabadi biryani is a popular variety of biryani. It is so named as it is seen mainly in the city of Hyderabad, India, where the dish emerged from the blending of mughlai and Andhra cuisines in the kitchen of the…