Dhaba Style Dal Fry/Dal tadka (दाल फ्राई /तड़का) is a North Indian dal (Lentil) recipe. In some places it is also spelled as Dhaal or Daal or Dahl. It is the most common dish in Indian cuisine, it enjoys an iconic place due to its distinctive taste and aroma. It is so common that every Indian household will know about this. However, there is variations in how it is made and which lentil is used to make it. In my recipe, I will focus on typical Dal Tadka as you will find in north / punjab region of India.
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Spicy Chicken Liver Fry Recipe
Chicken Liver fry or tawa kaleji fry is simple way to cook chicken, lamb or mutton liver using some simple spices on a flat pan. This process of cooking yields a dry dish which can be used as a side dish or can be consumed with naan bread. Here today am sharing this simple and quick spicy chicken liver fry recipe. It is also referred as chicken liver masala.
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Paneer paratha | Cottage cheese flatbread Recipe
Being north -Indian if I say that Paneer paratha is something new, it will be utter lie. Paneer paratha is one of the many popular paratha varieties from punjab region of India. It is served in most restaurants as well as punjabi dhabas (road side eateries). In most of punjabi (and north Indian) households paratha is often part of one or other meal.
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South Indian Style Dry Chicken Curry Recipe
Recently I was away from home visiting India and whilst I was away my husband decided to cook something that he loves…i.e. Chicken. So this recipe is his and comes from him. He loves chettinad chicken, but he decided to try out something similar, yet different and made this South Indian style dry chicken.
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“Dal Bukhara” ( दाल बुखारा ) is a velvety smooth dal in a tomato based gravy. The world famous Bukhara restaurant of ITC Maurya in Delhi serves the best dal Bukhara. Their Dal Bukhara is just ultimate. I had always fancied trying this at ITC Bukhara (from where this dal originated) ever since I learnt about this dal and I got a chance to try this dal in my recent trip to india. I also sneaked this opportunity to learn tips to make dal bukhara recipe from the chef there. Many people misunderstand dal bukhara to dal makhni, these are different dals.
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Ginger Garlic Prawn Curry Recipe
If you are a seafood lover, chances are that you will like prawns too and if you like prawns that its given that you will relish this ginger garlic based prawn curry, which is really easy to cook. Recently my partner bought prawns to cook at home (he loves king / tiger prawns) and asked me to suggest a recipe. He had recently made Prawn Skewers and this time he said he want to make some gravy based thing. I had been having a few busy weeks and hence I suggested this easy to cook recipe of “ginger garlic prawn curry” for him to try.
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Methi Puri Recipe – Indian cooking is incomplete with out Puri. Who can say no to super puffed and spiced Puri, topped with fenugreek (Methi) leaves. Methi / Fenugreek Puri (मेथी पूरी) is a deep fried crispy Indian bread, and is made from plain wheat flour and fenugreek. You can make this methi puri and these methi puris can be preserved to last a couple of days, and eat as snack with tea or as mains with other curries.
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Baby corn is one such thing that can gel well with any cuisine, be it Indian, Chinese or anything from West. Baby corn has host of benefits, like it is low in calories, and has less carb when compared with normal corn. Baby corn has large fibre contents, which is good for lowering risk of heart diseases and type 2 diabetes. A 1/2-cup serving offers 4 percent of the daily value for vitamin A and iron, and 2 percent of the daily value for vitamin C. Sharing this Baby Corn Masala, a creamy gravy based recipe, which I would say is derived from my experiment with North Indian Cuisine.
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Khasta Matar Kachori
Khasta Matar Kachori is a delightful, crispy pastry filled with spiced green pea masala. In this classic Indian snack, “khasta” means crispy, “matar” translates to peas, and “kachori” refers to a stuffed pastry. This dish is known for its flaky, golden outer shell. Deep frying achieves this texture. It offers a perfect contrast to the soft, flavorful pea filling inside.
Kachoris are traditionally stuffed with lentils or onions. However, this recipe uses a vibrant green pea masala. This makes it a unique and mouthwatering treat. With every bite, you’ll experience layers of crispiness followed by the tender, spiced pea filling that melts in your mouth.
This recipe is vegan-friendly, making it a plant-based delight that’s perfect for tea-time snacks, brunches, or festive gatherings. Are you craving matar kachori or pea kachori? This recipe can satisfy those cravings. Do you want to learn how to make kachori from scratch? This recipe provides all the guidance you need.
Serve these khasta matar kachoris with tamarind chutney or mint yogurt dip to elevate their flavor profile. Enjoy the magic of crispy, flaky layers and a spicy, savory filling with this vegan treat!
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Perfect Puffed Poori Recipe – Pooris (Puri) / Indian puffed breads, are made up in varying flavours. Taste of Puri will vary based on ingredients used to make it. The most common form of poori is Ajwain or Carom Seeds Poori. My recipe covers this ajwain poori here. In this recipe below, I will share my tips on how to make Khasta / Crunchy Ajwain Poori. Ajwain poori is probably the simplest kind of poori to make. It is likely one of the best poori as well.
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