Indian Masala Chai: Spiced Milk Tea Simmered from Scratch for the School Thermos
Bring the water, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, ginger and fennel if using to a boil in a saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes...
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Indian Vegetable Upma: 15-Minute Savory Semolina Breakfast for Busy School Mornings
Set a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the semolina, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until it smells nutty and t...
Indian Masala Chaas: Chilled Spiced Buttermilk with Cumin and Ginger
Toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 60 to 90 seconds, shaking the pan, until they darken a shade and s...
Indian Shikanji: Chilled Cucumber, Mint and Lime Cooler with Black Salt
Blend the chopped cucumber with 1 cup of the cold water until completely smooth, about 45 seconds. Serves 4 Ingredients ...
Chilled Indian Aam Panna: Green Mango Cooler with Mint and Roasted Cumin
Place the whole green mangoes in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the skin...
No-Bake Mango Kulfi Popsicles with Cardamom and Pistachio
Whisk the cornstarch into the whole milk until smooth with no lumps. Serves 6 Ingredients 2 cups pureed ripe mango (a...
Sparkling Grilled Mango and Lime Cooler with Fresh Mint
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the grates. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and ...
Grilled Paneer Tikka Skewers with Mint-Cilantro Chutney
Whisk the yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder and a pinch of salt into a thick mari...
Fire-Roasted Green Mango Aam Panna Cooler with Cumin and Mint
Roast the whole green mangoes directly in the embers or over an open flame, turning often, until the skins blister black and t...
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani with Saffron Basmati, Fried Onion and Mint
Marinate the chicken: mix the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, turmeric, chili powder, lime juice, half the fried...
Indian Chaas with Chilled Spiced Buttermilk, Roasted Cumin, Fresh Ginger, Mint and Black Rock Salt
Roast the cumin: place cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat. Toast, shaking the pan frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the seeds darke...
Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling, Fresh Coconut Chutney and Tangy Sambar
Prepare the batter the night before: soak rice and chana dal together in cold water for 6 hours. Soak urad dal with fenugreek seeds separa...
Kashmiri Rogan Josh with Bone-In Lamb, Whole Spices, Yogurt, Dried Ginger and Steamed Basmati
Marinate the lamb: mix yogurt with 1 tsp salt and pour over the lamb pieces. Turn to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 2 hours, i...
Indian Mango Lassi with Alphonso Mangoes, Yogurt, Cardamom, Rose Water and Saffron
Bloom the saffron: warm 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until just hot to the touch (not boiling). Add the saffron threads and steep...
Indian Masala Chaas Spiced Buttermilk with Cumin, Curry Leaves, Green Chili and Fresh Ginger
Whisk the base: in a large bowl or jug, whisk the yogurt vigorously until completely smooth — no lumps. Add cold water gradually while whi...
Indian Murgh Makhani Butter Chicken with Kashmiri Chili, Fenugreek Cream Sauce and Basmati Rice
Ingredients For the chicken marinade: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks 1 cup full-fat yogurt 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chil...
Indian Mango Lassi with Cardamom, Rose Water and Crushed Pistachios
Ingredients 2 ripe Alphonso or Ataulfo mangoes, peeled and diced (or 1.5 cups canned Alphonso mango pulp) 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt (th...
Kashmiri Rogan Josh Slow-Braised Lamb with Whole Spices, Yogurt and Saffron Rice
Ingredients 2 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup full-fat yogurt, room temperature 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (...
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh with Whole Spices, Yogurt and Crispy Fried Onions
Ingredients 2.5 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt, room temperature 2 large onions, thinly sl...
Indian Murgh Makhani Butter Chicken with Saffron Basmati and Garlic Naan
Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tsp garam masala, divided 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp Kas...