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Snacks

Kele ka Kofta | Banana Kofta

Kele ka Kofta are crispy, spiced pan fried patties made with raw green unripe bananas or plantains, spices, herbs and a binding flour. A special snack that you can make during the Navratri fasting period or on any other regular day.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Main Course

Kathal ki Sabji

Simple and easy to make is this kathal ki sabzi made in a pressure cooker. The sabzi is flavorful and has a nice taste and meaty texture of the cooked kathal. The recipe is made with kathal which is the hindi name for raw unripe jackfruit.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Karela Sabji (Bitter Gourd Recipe)

Karela Sabji is a Punjabi-style bitter gourd curry made with karela, caramelized onions, dry mango powder, and ground spices. The flavors are tangy and slightly bitter. This quick and healthy karela recipe pairs well with roti or rice.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Desserts, Sweets

Karachi Halwa

Karachi halwa is made with basically 4 ingredients – corn flour, ghee, water and sugar. Its soft, melt in the mouth and taste good.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Sweets

Kalakand Recipe (Quick Kalakand Sweet)

Kalakand is a soft and lightly grainy milk-based sweet. This easy version is made with paneer and sweetened condensed milk, making it quick to prepare. The mixture is cooked until thick, then set and cut into squares. Garnish with nuts if you like and serve once cooled.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Desserts

Kala Jamun Recipe

This is an easy and delicious recipe of Kala Jamun made with khoya (mawa), paneer (Indian cottage cheese), sugar, all-purpose flour and flavorings.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Main Course

Kaju Pulao | Cashew Pulao

This recipe of Cashew Pulao made with basmati rice, cashews (a.k.a kaju), onions and spices is simple, easy and a tasty one-pot rice dish. The recipe can be made in a stovetop pressure cooker, in an Instant Pot or in a pan on the stovetop.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Main Course

Kadhi Recipe (Punjabi Kadhi Pakora)

Kadhi is a popular North Indian dish of onion fritters dunked in a spiced yogurt sauce. Also known as Kadhi Pakora this dish is best relished with steamed rice.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Main Course

Jeera Rice Recipe (Restaurant Jeera Pulao)

Jeera Rice is a classic Indian rice dish where basmati rice is cooked or tempered with cumin seeds and a few whole spices. Light and fluffy, it pairs well with a variety of Indian curries and dals or can be enjoyed with pickle, curd or papad.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Jeera Aloo (Potatoes with Cumin)

Jeera Aloo is a classic North Indian side dish made with boiled potato cubes sautéed in oil or ghee with cumin seeds, spices, herbs and a touch of lemon juice. This gluten-free and vegan recipe gets ready in under 30 minutes and pairs well with roti, chapati, paratha or poori.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Beverages

Jaljeera Recipe

Jaljeera is an Indian spiced, tangy and savory cooling drink, which is also served as an appetizer. This North Indian, non-alcoholic, vegan beverage is made with water, cumin and other amazing spices and herbs.

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026
Sweets

Jalebi Recipe (Crispy & Fermented)

Jalebi are funnel-cake style fried spirals that is doused in a sweet sugar syrup for a delightful treat. These spirals are made with a fermented batter of all-purpose flour, gram flour, baking soda, turmeric powder and are later deep fried. This homemade jalebi recipe makes for crispy, crunchy, syru

kiyaansingh · August 19, 2026