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Main Course

Methi Malai Paneer (Restaurant Style)

Methi Malai Paneer is a creamy, mildly sweet gravy with hints of bitterness from fenugreek or methi leaves. It is made with Indian cottage cheese a.k.a paneer, fenugreek leaves, cream in a flavorful onion tomato curry base.

August 19, 2026
Snacks, Starters

Mathri Recipe (Punjabi Mathiya or Mathari)

Mathri also called as mathiya or mathari is a popular North Indian tea time snack of savory, flaky, spiced and crispy crackers made with all-purpose flour, spices and seasonings. I share both fried and baked versions.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Matar Paneer Recipe (Punjabi Mutter Paneer)

Matar Paneer is a classic Punjabi curry of paneer cubes and green peas cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. This home-style recipe is simple, flavorful and made with everyday ingredients. The dish can be prepared easily on the stovetop in a pan or pot, and I have also included Instant Pot instruct

August 19, 2026
Brunch, Snacks

Matar Kulcha | Matar Chaat – Delhi Style Recipe

Matar Kulcha is a classic street food dish from North India made with tangy and spiced white peas curry called matar. The cooked peas curry is seasoned and garnished with onions, tomatoes, herbs and lemon juice. It is served with soft and lightly leavened kulcha bread. This dish makes a satisfying s

August 19, 2026
Condiment, Side Dish

Mango Pickle Recipe (With Mustard Oil)

Spicy, tangy, robust and full of flavor - this authentic Punjabi recipe of Mango Pickle or Aam ka Achar is made with unripe green mangoes, spices, salt and mustard oil. A classic Indian condiment that pairs perfectly with dal-rice, paratha, or curd rice. This easy homemade recipe yields a pickle tha

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Makki ki Roti (Makki di Roti)

Makki ki roti is a popular unleavened bread made with maize flour (cornmeal). This Punjabi recipe of makki ki roti is made on a tawa (flat skillet) with some ghee or oil. It is also called as makki di roti in Punjabi language and is always served with sarson ka saag.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Maa Chole Di Dal

Maa Chole Ki Dal recipe is a staple curried mixed lentils dish from the Punjabi cuisine. A hearty, healthy, flavorful dish with a unique name and made with two lentils.

August 19, 2026
Condiment, Side Dish

Lemon Pickle Recipe (Indian Lime Pickle)

This easy and oil-free lemon pickle recipe is a bright, tangy condiment for enjoying with your favorite Indian meals. Homemade spiced lemon pickle is made with 4 simple ingredients, and is naturally low-fat, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly.

August 19, 2026
Main Course, Side Dish

Lauki Sabji

Dudhi sabji or lauki sabzi is an easy and slightly spiced version of lauki sabzi. Lauki is also known bottle gourd or opo squash in english. Lauki is also known as ghiya, dudhi, sorakaya, sorakkai, lau in some other Indian languages.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Lauki Kofta | Lauki ke Kofte

Lauki ke Kofte or Lauki Kofta is made of bottle gourd koftas dunked in a light onion-tomato gravy. The koftas are soft and mildly spiced, soaking up the flavors of the tangy gravy. Bottle gourd is also known as lauki, dudhi, ghia, calabash, or opo squash.

August 19, 2026