Potato masala (Tamil: uralai kizhangu masala) is a potato dish often served alongside roti or folded inside a dosa. The dosa and aloo masala combination, widely eaten in South India, is known as masala dosa. Coconut chutney is a common…
Pohe is a very popular breakfast dish in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Ingredients 200 g thick pohe (flattened rice) 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds) ¼ tsp haldi (turmeric powder) 2 Indian green…
Ingredients ½ cup toor dal 2 cups water 2 handfuls of methi leaves (only the leaves without the tender stem) 3 tomatoes 1 big onion 1 pinch of turmeric powder 1–2 green chillis, sliced 10 whole black peppercorns 1 small…
Ingredients 12 medium-sized raw sour mangoes 2 tsp turmeric powder 250 g (8.75 oz) mustard powder 250 g (8.75 oz) red chile powder (increase as desired) 500 g (17.5 oz) crystal salt (powdered) 150 g (5.25 oz) fenugreek seed powder…
Mango Dal also known as Amchur Dal is a vegetarian dish from Southern India which is also popular in the West. The dish is popular amongst vegetarians and persons who wish to limit the amount of meat in their diet.…
Lemon rice is a specialty of the South Indian coastal state of Tamil Nadu. Ingredients 4 cups cooked white rice 1 tsp mustard seeds 3 tbsp sesame oil (also called til/gingely oil or NaLEnnai) 2 tbsp split peas 2 tbsp…
Lemon pickle is a traditional condiment used with Indian food. Many pickle recipes from India have oil to help preserve the pickle, but this recipe uses no oil. Ingredients 8 small or 4 large lemons ½ cup salt ¼–½ cup…
Lemon pickle is a traditional condiment used with Indian food. Many pickle recipes from India have oil to help preserve the pickle, but this recipe uses no oil. Ingredients 12 small or 6 large lemons (thin skins preferred) 1 large…
Khandvi (in Gujarati) or surali chya vadya (in Marathi) is a famous Western Indian dish. It is similar to rolled pasta made from chickpea flour. It is savoured as a snack or as a starter and is extremely popular in…
This coconut-flavoured vegetable stew is a famous dish of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is often served with appam (rice pancakes). Though frequently made with chicken, this recipe is for the purely vegetable version of the stew.…
Coconut Chutney is served as a side dish for a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference. This recipe is from South India. Ingredients Base 1½ Tbsp channa…
Vindaloo is a hot and spicy dish from the Goa region of India. Its heavy use of vinegar and the traditional meat of pork are due to the Portuguese influence on the area. Vindaloo is a popular Indian restaurant meal,…