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Main Course

Vegetable Biryani Recipe (Restaurant Style)

This Veg Biryani recipe is a fragrant, lightly spiced restaurant-style biriyani made with freshly ground biryani masala, caramelized onions, mixed vegetables, yogurt, and herbs. Each layer of rice and vegetable gravy blends beautifully, giving the dish its rich flavor and aroma. The recipe is simple

August 19, 2026
Side Dish, Starters

Tomato Shorba Recipe | Tomato Dhaniya Shorba

Tomato Shorba is an easy to make spiced soup featuring tangy tomatoes, herby coriander leaves and and some fragrant Indian spices and herbs. Also called Tomato Dhaniya Shorba as the soup is flavored with fresh coriander leaves (dhaniya), this recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Soya Biryani Recipe | Soya Chunks Biryani

Meaty soya chunks, fragrant basmati rice, tender green peas, sweet caramelized onions, aromatic spices and herbs all come together in this addictive dum cooked Soya Biryani recipe. While this Meal Maker Biryani recipe is no weeknight one-pot wonder, it's worth every bit of time spent in the kitchen.

August 19, 2026
Desserts

Sabudana Kheer Recipe

Sabudana Kheer is a sweet Indian pudding made with sago or tapioca pearls cooked in milk and sugar until thick and creamy. It is lightly flavored with cardamom, saffron and often garnished with nuts. This sabudana kheer recipe is commonly prepared during fasting days such as Navratri. Serve warm or

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Papdi Chaat Recipe | Papri Chaat

Papdi Chaat is a popular North Indian street food snack made with crisp papdi layered with boiled potatoes, cooked chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and ground spices. It has a mix of crunchy and creamy textures with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Paneer Makhanwala

This Paneer Makhanwala has soft paneer cubes (Indian cottage cheese) in a buttery, creamy, tangy, lightly sweet gravy or sauce made with onion, tomato, cashews, herbs and spices.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish, Snacks

Paneer Bhurji Sandwich Recipe

Paneer Bhurji Sandwich is made with a filling of paneer bhurji or savory scrambled paneer. These sandwiches can either be toasted or grilled. Makes for a filling and healthy breakfast when made with whole wheat bread.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Moong Dal Tadka (Yellow Moong Dal Recipe)

Moong Dal Recipe is a simple, healthy and protein-rich dish made with split and hulled yellow moong dal. This version shows how to make classic Moong Dal Tadka, where cooked lentils are finished with a flavorful tempering of spices in ghee or oil. It is easy to prepare and pairs well with rice or ro

August 19, 2026
Side Dish, Snacks

Moong Dal Chilla (Mung Lentil Pancakes)

Moong Dal Chilla is a savory Indian pancake prepared with soaked and ground yellow moong lentils. The batter is seasoned with onions, herbs and spices before being cooked on a skillet. Moong Dal Cheela is naturally gluten-free and rich in plant protein. Serve them hot with green chutney or yogurt fo

August 19, 2026
Breakfast, Snacks

Methi Paratha Recipe (Methi ke Parathe)

Methi Paratha is a simple Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour and fresh fenugreek leaves. The dough is kneaded with spices and rolled into parathas, then cooked on a tawa until golden. These Methi ke Parathe are soft, flavorful and wholesome. Serve hot with curd, pickle or any sabzi.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Malai Kofta (Restaurant Style Recipe)

Malai Kofta is a delicious North Indian curry made with fried paneer and potato kofta served in a rich, mildly spiced onion tomato gravy with cashews and cream. The kofta are crisp on the outside, soft inside and pair perfectly with naan, roti or jeera rice.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish, Snacks

Kurkuri Bhindi (Indian Fried Okra)

Kurkuri Bhindi is a crispy fried okra made with gram flour, spices and seasonings. You can deep fry or bake it for a lighter option. It works well as a side dish or snack. Serve hot for best taste and texture.

August 19, 2026