Recipes Aloo Bonda (Fried Savory Balls) Aloo bonda, a favorite in Mumbai, are deep-fried... Bhel Puri (Puffed Rice Snack) Bhel puri, which originates from Mumbai, is... Fried Green Tomato Salad In India, fried green tomatoes are common in... Murukku (Fried Rice Spirals) Murukku is a crispy, deep-fried street food from... Pakora (Fried Snack) Pakora is a common fried snack eaten throughout... Paneer Scramble Paneer, made from buffalo milk, is India’s... Samosas (Filled Pastries) Samosas are popular filled pastry street snacks... Spicy Aloo (Potatoes) Spicy potatoes (alu or aloo) are a favorite street... Vada (Dumplings) Vada (or vadai) means “dumpling” in Tamil. In... Aatu Kaal (Leg of Lamb) Soup Aatu kaal ("leg of lamb") soup is a South Indian... Carrot Coriander Soup The astringent flavor of fresh coriander, also... Dal Shorba (Lentil Soup) Indian cuisine uses an amazing variety of dried... Rasam (Spicy South Indian Soup) Rasam is a brothy soup prepared with lentils,... Yogurt and Spinach Soup Homemade yogurt is a staple in Indian homes, where... Warm Cabbage Salad This classic Indian cabbage salad is a healthy... Chapati (Flatbread) A traditional Indian flatbread with regional... Naan The word naan comes from the Persian word nān,... Papadum (Crunchy Lentil Wafer) Papadums (also called papads and appalams) are... Paratha Originating on the Indian subcontinent, paratha... Beef Vindaloo Vindaloo is a rich, spicy curry that is especially... Chicken Biryani Biryanis are a category of rice dishes introduced... Fish Moolie (Fish Stew) Fish moolie is a spicy fish dish from the Kerala... Hyderabadi Biryani (Spicy Rice) Biryani is made by cooking basmati rice in a rich... Kheema Baingan Bharta (Ground Meat and Eggplant) Eggplant (baingan) is beloved by Indians and is a... Mutton Korma with Cashews When an Indian recipe calls for mutton, it refers... Pea and Spinach Coconut Curry Peas and spinach in coconut curry is a classic... Pulao (Pilaf) with Shrimp and Coconut Milk This classic South Indian seafood pulao (pilaf) is... Tamarind Rice A common use for leftover rice, this dish is a... Tandoori Chicken Tandoori chicken originated at a time when clay... Cucumber Raita A simple side dish served alongside spicy meals,... Dosa (Crepes) These paper-thin crepes are made of rice and dal,... Mango Rice Indians have a special fondness for mangoes. The... Sambar (Lentil Stew) This thick lentil stew is an important part of... Barfi (Milk Fudge) Barfi, or burfi, a beloved confection in India, is... Fruit Salad India produces a wide range of fruit. Apples,... Gujiyas (Fruit Pasties) Gujiyas are special treats eaten during Holi and... Gulab Jamun (Fried Rosewater Syrup Balls) One of India's most popular desserts, gulab jamun... Jalebi (Fried Sweet) This centuries-old fried sweet is a roadside... Kesar Peda (Milk Balls) Kesar peda is a classic Indian sweet treat that... Kheer (Rice Pudding) Kheer, payasam, or payesh is a classic, milk-based... Kopra Pak (Coconut and Milk Squares) These sweet coconut and milk squares are... Laddu (Sphere-Shaped Sweets) Laddu are a delightful Indian confection that has... Puran Poli (Sweet Lentil Flatbread) Puran poli is a popular, sweet flatbread offered... Rasgulla (Dumplings in Syrup) Rasgulla is an Indian dessert consisting of soft,... Seviya Kheer (Vermicelli Rice Pudding) Seviya kheer (vermicelli rice pudding) is a mild... Dhokla (Steamed Spongy Cake) Dhokla is a steamed snack from India’s Gujarati... Kanji Vada (Mung Bean Fritters in Mustard Water) Kanji vada are mung bean fritters soaked in... Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.