Chapati
The chapati, also known as a roti, is the staple flat bread of Northern India and Pakistan. It can be made from many types of grain, but is most commonly made with finely-ground whole wheat flour. Sometimes it is cooked…
Ingredients clarified butter
Shirmal (Persian Saffron Flatbread)
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…
Yogurt Curry Soup (Kadhi)
Kadhi also known as Karhi or Gujarati Kadhi is a sweet yogurt curry, normally eaten with unleavened flat bread called roti and sabzi in India. Ingredients 2 cups chickpea flour (besan) 1½ cups curds/yogurt (dahi) 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste…
Rasam (Tamarind and Tomato Soup)
Rasam, also called saru, is a popular dish in South India. It can be described as a thin soup, served on top of rice. Ingredients Rasam powder 2 tsp oil or ghee 1 tbsp coriander seeds 3–4 dried red chillies…
Dal Makhani (Black Gram with Cream)
Dal makhani is a delicacy from Punjab, India. Traditionally this dal was cooked slowly, for hours, on charcoal. This gave it a creamy texture. It had ‘malai’ (cream) or fresh butter added to it. When cooked at home these days,…
Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie. Ingredients 900 g (2 lbs) fresh spinach or 580 g (20 oz) frozen, thawed, and drained spinach 1 large onion, finely chopped ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped scallions ½ cup minced…
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer butter masala also known as paneer makhani is a vegetarian dish from India that is also popular in the west. The dish combines paneer in a sauce quite similar to that of butter chicken. Ingredients Ghee or oil 200…
Meatballs with Honey Lime Sauce
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp red pepper flakes ½ cup dried breadcrumbs 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried thyme 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp clarified butter ¼ cup chicken broth…
Kuih Makmur (Malaysian Peanut Cookies)
Ingredients 125 g all-purpose flour, sifted 60 g ghee or unsalted butter 2 oz fried or toasted peanuts, coarsely ground 60 g powdered sugar Procedure Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease or line a baking sheet. Knead together the flour…
Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Raw Meat)
Kitfo is a traditional Ethiopian dish made with minced raw meat that is highly seasoned and spiced. It is a popular dish in Ethiopian cuisine, known for its bold flavors and unique preparation. Kitfo is typically made with beef, although…