North Indian
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A delicious North Indian sweet stuffed with coconut and raisins and made on celebratory holidays. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon ghee 9 tablespoons water –divided 6 tablespoons coconut, lightly roasted 2 tablespoons khus khus (poppy seeds), lightly roasted 50g khoya (dried Indian milk product) 1 tablespoon raisins, chopped ½ cup plus ¾ tablespoons…
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An easy recipe for a traditional Indian carrot-based dessert – a favourite across North Indian households. Ingredients: ½ kg carrots (preferably red carrots) 1 black cardamom, powdered 3 tablespoons almonds 3 tablespoons pistachios 100g khoya 150g sugar (about ¾ cup) 12-15 raisins (yellow) 6-8 strands saffron 3 tablespoons milk 3 green whole cardamom, powdered…
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An easy, healthy recipe for a basic staple of North Indian meals – yellow lentils flavoured with cumin and turmeric. Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (about 120g) Click here to buy 5 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Click here to buy 1/2 teaspoon chili, ground Click here to buy 1 teaspoon ginger, sliced…
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A super-simple recipe of healthy sweet potatoes that can either be served as a side dish or a dessert. Ingredients: ½ kg sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½ cm slices (with the skin) ½ liter (2 cups) water 6-7 whole cloves Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons grated or powdered jaggery 2 teaspoons ghee…
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A delicious, healthy basic curry made with potatoes, yogurt and just four other ingredients. Need a quick dinner dish with Indian flavours and just one spice? Here it is! Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, about 250-300 grams ½ cup yogurt Click here to buy 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 green chilies split…
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This watermelon curry meets all my requirements of a good recipe! It’s easy, quick, beautiful, and delicious! It’s also a low-waste dish, as you can cook the tougher white inner rind of the watermelon as well. A sure hit at any dinner party! Ingredients: ½ a large watermelon (about 800g) 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)…
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The perfect mildly spiced North Indian breakfast dish or afternoon snack with cumin and chili adding freshness to green peas. Ingredients: 200g green peas (fresh or frozen) ½ teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 green chilies, slit ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water chopped coriander for garnish (optional) a squeeze of lime…
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A delectable North Indian vegetarian recipe for a fruity, healthy curry made with ripe figs, and just a few spices. Ingredients: 6 large ripe figs, about 250g-300g a pinch of asafoetida click here to buy 1 cup water ½ an onion, sliced ¼ teaspoon nigella seed (kalonji) click here to buy ½ teaspoon ground…
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A delightful, healthy side of spiced yoghurt with popped lotus seeds, also known as fox nuts or gorgon nuts. Ingredients: 1 cup popped lotus seeds (also known as fox nuts or gorgon nuts) Click here to buy fox nuts 1 cup milk 1½ cup plain or greek yogurt Click here to buy greek yogurt…
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Masala Sausages is a Spicy and quick sticky sausage with bold Indian fusion flavours. Ingredients: 250g cocktail sausages Click here to buy 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ a small onion, finely chopped ½ a teaspoon garam masala Click here to buy ½ a teaspoon red chili, ground 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup…
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