Introduction Tomato rasam is a thin, peppery South Indian soup — tangy tomatoes simmered with tamarind, garlic, cumin and black pepper, finished with a mustard-seed tempering. Comforting when you have a cold, light on the stomach, and ready in 20 minutes. Serve as a soup or pour over hot rice with a spoon of ghee. … Read more
Introduction Vegetable pulao is a fragrant one-pot rice dish — long-grain basmati cooked with colourful vegetables and whole spices. Lighter than biryani but just as aromatic, it is perfect for lunchboxes, dinner parties or a comforting weeknight meal. Serve with raita and papad. Recipe facts Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes soaking). Cooking time: … Read more
Introduction Mix veg sabzi is the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge curry — a colourful medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a light onion-tomato masala. It is quick, healthy and endlessly adaptable to whatever vegetables you have. A perfect everyday sabzi for roti and dal-chawal meals. Recipe facts Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: … Read more
Introduction Bhindi masala is a simple, delicious dry curry made with fresh okra (ladyfinger) tossed in a tangy onion-tomato masala. The secret to non-slimy bhindi is cooking it on high heat without covering the pan. Ready in 30 minutes, it pairs beautifully with dal, roti or paratha. Recipe facts Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: … Read more
Introduction Aloo gobi masala is one of the most loved vegetarian curries in North India — tender potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked in a spiced tomato and onion masala. It is a dry-style curry, perfect with hot rotis, parathas or jeera rice. This home-style recipe uses everyday spices and comes together in about 35 minutes. … Read more