Ajwain

Papri chaat is an Indian dish consisting of deep-fried wafers (papri), tamarind and mint chutney, black grams, potatoes, and dahi. The ingredients are layered, and the dish is usually sprinkled with sev—fried chickpea noodles—and chaat... READ MORE

As the name suggests, this thick and creamy variety of Indian kadhi is traditionally associated with Punjab. The base of the dish is prepared with a combination of yogurt and gram flour, also known as besan, and is typically flavored with a fragra... READ MORE

Pakora is a savory, deep-fried Indian snack made with pieces of vegetables such as cauliflower and eggplant. Although it is a quintessential Indian snack that can be easily found on numerous street corners, it can also be made at home. Traditional... READ MORE

This Indian specialty hails from Bihar, but it is also enjoyed in Jharkhand. One part of the dish consists of litti—small balls prepared with whole wheat flour and filled with a combination of spices and sattu (a flour-like... READ MORE

Khakhra is a popular, crispy flatbread originating from the Indian state of Gujarat. Made with wheat flour, moth bean, and oil, the crackers are typically consumed for breakfast, providing a healthy snack that is best enjoyed when accompanied by c... READ MORE

The city of Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan is most famous for its bhujia, a popular, crispy snack made with flour and a variety of spices. It is characterized by its intense yellow color. Although the snack is commonly consumed throughou... READ MORE

Sev is a crispy, savory, noodle-like Indian snack that is made with gram flour and seasoned with spices such as ajwain and turmeric prior to being deep-fried in oil. It is believed that the word sev is derived from siv, meaning <... READ MORE

Although it originates from Kutch in Indian Gujarat, this filling snack is also enjoyed in other parts of the country. Dabeli combines toasted ladi pav buns and a filling that is made with mashed potatoes and a spice mix usually consistin... READ MORE

Amritsari fish is a traditional fish dish and a popular street food originating from Amritsari. It’s usually made with a combination of freshwater fish, ginger-garlic paste, ajwain, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur mango powder, lemon ... READ MORE

Ganthiya is a popular Indian deep-fried snack made from gram flour. It has origins in the Indian region of Gujarat, where it is commonly served with tea. Unlike most other Indian snacks, ganthiya is not crunchy, but soft and puffy. It can be found... READ MORE

Missi roti is a North Indian variety of roti, an unleavened flatbread made by combining whole wheat flour, gram flour, salt, water, and a blend of freshly ground Indian spices such as red chili powder, cumin seed powder, carom seed powder, turmeri... READ MORE

Pitod ka saag is a traditional dish originating from Rajasthan and consisting of gram flour dumplings in yogurt sauce. The dumplings are made with a combination of chickpea flour, dahi, turmeric, salt, sugar, garam masala, ginger, ghee, fennel see... READ MORE

Arbi masala is a unique vegetarian dish from North India. Its main ingredient is arbi (taro root), filled with dietary fibers and nutrients. Closely linked to potatoes, only with much more starch, it is widely available in Indian markets during th... READ MORE

Prawn Koliwada is a popular appetizer and street food consisting of deep-fried shrimp, which have been rubbed in spiced and battered. The dish is said to originate in Sion, a part of Mumbai, and was created by Hukamchand Singh Julka, who served it... READ MORE

Matthi is a savory Indian biscuit or cracker originating from Punjab. The crackers are usually made with a combination of flour, salt, oil or ghee, and coarsely ground black peppercorns. The ingredients are mixed with water in order to make a stif... READ MORE

Gatta curry is a traditional curry originating from Rajasthan. Also known as besan ke gatte ki sabzi, the dish consists of chickpea flour dumplings that are cooked in a tangy and spicy dahi sauce. The dumplings are made from chickpea flour, turmer... READ MORE

Hari mirch ke pakodey is a traditional dish originating from Andhra Pradesh. This snack is made with a combination of green chili peppers, salt, potatoes, amchur (powdered mango), coriander leaves, cumin powder, and gram flour. The chili peppers a... READ MORE

Mooli paratha is a traditional flatbread and a type of paratha, originating from Punjabi cuisine. For this paratha variety, the flatbread is stuffed with grated white radish or daikon that should be fresh and tender. The leftover water from the ra... READ MORE

Ajwain paratha is a traditional flatbread originating from India. This paratha variety is stuffed with ajwain (carom seeds), giving the flatbread a unique aroma once it's been baked. The dough is prepared with a combination of wheat flour, ghee or... READ MORE

Namak para is a traditional crispy snack originating from India, but it's also popular in Pakistan. The snack is made with a combination of wheat flour, ghee, oil, salt, asafoetida, and black pepper, while onions and ajwain seeds are a nice additi... READ MORE

Paneer Amritsari is a traditional dish originating from the Punjab region. The dish is usually made with a combination of paneer cheese, ginger-garlic paste, oil, garam masala, and a variety of other Indian spices such as ajwain seeds, coriander, ... READ MORE

Undhiyu is a specialty dish of the Indian state of Gujarat, typically consisting of numerous vegetables such as purple yam, sweet potatoes, eggplanst, and bananas. All of the ingredients are slowly simmered in a garlic, chili, coriander, and cocon... READ MORE

Methi na gota is a traditional snack originating from Gujarat. These savory fried balls are usually made with a combination of gram flour, fenugreek, hot peppers, coriander, carom seeds (ajwain), lime juice, asafoetida, baking soda, salt, pepper, ... READ MORE