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Main Course, Side Dish

Easy Paneer Bhurji Gravy Recipe

Paneer bhurji gravy is a spiced and easy to prepare scrambled Indian cottage cheese curry or gravy. This flavorful curry comes together in 25 minutes and makes for a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. Pair with roti, paratha, naan or bread to mop up the delish savory gravy.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Dhaba Dal

Dhaba Dal is a spiced Punjabi-style dal made with mixed lentils, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. It is inspired by the dal served at roadside dhabas. The recipe is protein-rich as it uses five different lentils. Serve it hot with roti, paratha or rice.

August 19, 2026
Breakfast, Brunch

Dal Paratha

Dal paratha is a stuffed paratha made with unleavened whole wheat dough, chana dal (bengal gram) and spices. This variation of stuffed paratha with lentils is popular in Punjabi homes and usually made for breakfast. I am sharing my family recipe which we have been making for decades and we all love

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Dal Makhani Recipe (Authentic Punjabi Style)

This Dal Makhani recipe is a restaurant style version with subtle smoky flavors and creaminess of the lentils. Dal Makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes from the North Indian Punjabi cuisine made with whole urad dal (black gram), kidney beans (rajma) and simmered with butter, cream, frag

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Dal Bukhara Recipe

Dal Bukhara is a rich, creamy slow-cooked whole black gram (urad dal) recipe with with tomato puree, butter and cream. This recipe was made famous by ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi.

August 19, 2026
Snacks, Starters

Dahi Bhalla Recipe (Dahi Bhalle)

Dahi Bhalla is a popular North Indian chaat snack made with soft lentil fritters served in chilled yogurt. Also known as Dahi Bhalle or Dahi Bhalla Chaat, it has a delicious mix of sweet, tangy and mildly spicy flavors. In this dish, crunchy papdi and soft fritters are topped with tamarind chutney,

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Chole Recipe (Authentic Punjabi Chole Masala)

This Chole recipe is inspired by the chole served on the streets of Delhi and Punjab. The curry is made with chickpeas simmered in an onion-tomato gravy flavored with a freshly ground homemade chole masala and herbs. This Punjabi Chole Masala has bold, well-balanced flavors and follows a traditional

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Chole Paneer Recipe | Chana Paneer

Chole Paneer recipe is a spicy, delicious curry of white chickpeas and paneer from the Punjabi cuisine. This Chana Paneer is made with onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs tastes best with roti, naan or paratha.

August 19, 2026
Breakfast, Brunch

Chole Bhature | Chana Bhatura

Chole Bhature is a popular North Indian dish made with spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried, fluffy bread (bhature). It’s a classic Delhi-style street food often eaten for breakfast or lunch. The chole is made from white chickpeas simmered in a rich, tangy, and spiced gravy. Bhature i

August 19, 2026
Main Course, Side Dish

Cheese Naan

This delicious Cheese Naan is made with stuffed shredded cheese. The dough is made with baking powder, baking soda and is simple enough to make.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Chana Palak Recipe | Palak Chole

Chana Palak or Palak Chole is a North Indian curry made with spinach (palak), white chickpeas (chana), onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. This hearty curry has a flavorful spinach-based gravy and pairs well with steamed rice, roti, paratha or naan. You can use chopped spinach for a rustic

August 19, 2026