Coriander Powder

Coming from the North Indian city of Amritsari, Amritsari kulcha is a flatbread stuffed with potatoes, onions, cottage cheese, and spices. The flatbread is commonly garnished with coriander seeds, cilantro, and red chili powder. Thin, crispy, and ... READ MORE

Soto Betawi is a hearty beef soup consisting of chunks of meat and offal that are slowly simmered in a coconut milk broth, which is usually enriched with various spices such as lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, kefir lime leaves, and coriander. When... READ MORE

Sate kambing is a traditional dish and a type of satay prepared with goat or mutton as the main ingredient. The meat is cut into chunks or cubes and it's marinated in a combination of ingredients such as kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), galangal, gr... READ MORE

Karimeen pollichathu is a dish of heavily seasoned cichlid fish that's been fried, enveloped in masala (a mixture of spices and fresh ingredients), and wrapped in banana leaves to make a packet and then shortly pan-fried or grilled. The dish comes... READ MORE

Hyderabadi biryani is a South Indian dish consisting of basmati rice, goat, mutton, or chicken meat, lemon, yogurt, onions, and saffron. There are two main varieties of the dish – kachchi (raw) and pakki (cooked). It is sai... READ MORE

Malai kofta is a traditional North Indian dish consisting of fried potato and paneer balls in a creamy sauce. The dish is commonly served at festivals, celebrations, and weddings due to its rich texture and flavors. A typical dish of Mughal cuisin... READ MORE

Muthia is an Indian dumpling or a fritter consisting of chickpea flour, turmeric, chili powder, fenugreek, and salt. Sometimes, the combination is additionally bonded together with oil, or sweetened with sugar. Once shaped, muthia can be either fr... READ MORE

Chicken 65 is a classic poultry dish with origins in Chennai, India. It consists of deep-fried chicken that is marinated in ginger, lemon, red chiles, and a variety of other spices. There are a few theories about the origin of chicken 65. The most... READ MORE

Originating from India's Moghul cuisine, shahi paneer is a cheese curry that is prepared with paneer cheese, onions, cashews, and a rich, spicy tomato-cream sauce. The dish is typically accompanied by Indian breads such as naan, roti, or puri. Oft... READ MORE

Dal tadka or tadkewali dal is a traditional legume-based dish originating from the northern parts of India. Although there are variations, the dish is usually prepared with toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas), garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, gar... READ MORE

At its core, chole bhature is a combination of two dishes: chole - a spicy chickpea curry, and bhature - a type of fried bread made with maida flour. Popular throughout North India, the dish was invented in Delhi in the 1940s. It... READ MORE

Tempeh mendoan is a variety of fried tempeh that hails from Purwokerto. Thin slices of tempeh—fermented soybean product—are dipped in batter that is enriched with ground coriander, sliced scallions, and garlic before they are ... READ MORE

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

This North Indian tikka variety consists of a combination of marinated paneer cheese and vegetables that are cooked in a tandoor - a traditional Indian oven. This vegetarian version of tikka is based on paneer, a crumbly cheese w... READ MORE

Bakwan or bala bala are popular Indonesian mixed vegetable fritters. They are usually made with rice or wheat flour, and occasionally a combination of both types. The flour is mixed with water, eggs, baking powder, and a choice of spices to form a... READ MORE

Ragda pattice is a flavorful and popular street food of Mumbai, consisting of two parts: ragda, which is a dried yellow pea stew, and pattice, referring to a fried mashed potato patty. It is typically served with various chutneys... READ MORE

A specialty of North India, chana masala is a tangy chickpea curry that is commonly consumed as a snack, main meal, or breakfast. Arguably, it is the most popular vegetarian dish in India, commonly found on railway platforms, at work, in school ca... READ MORE

Mattar paneer is a popular vegetarian dish of North Indian origin, made with peas and paneer cheese in a garam masala-spiced tomato sauce. The rich, thick curry is a specialty of Punjab, but it is widely enjoyed throughout India. Traditionally, th... READ MORE

Paneer makhani is a traditional curry originating from Punjab. The dish has a few versions, but it’s usually made with a combination of paneer cheese and a gravy consisting of ghee, tomatoes, cashews, cream, green chili peppers, garam masala... READ MORE

One of India's most popular deep-fried snacks known as samosa is often called "the king of Indian street food." This particular variety is stuffed with a savory filling of sliced onions (and sometimes also cabbage and rice flakes) which are season... READ MORE

This simple Indian dish consists of red beans (rajma) and cooked rice (chawal). Rajma is traditionally made with onions and tomato purée which acts as a gravy for the red beans. This dish makes for a complete vegetarian me... READ MORE

Keema naan is a traditional flatbread and a version of naan. The soft and elastic dough is made with a combination of flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and yogurt. Once rolled, it’s stuffed with keema, a curry-like stew containing lamb, mutton, or ... READ MORE

Bombay biryani is a variety of Indian biryani, consisting of layers of flavored basmati rice, potatoes, chunks of chicken or mutton, alongside some fried onions, mint leaves, and dried plums. Rice is boiled with a variety of spices, the meat and p... READ MORE

Galouti kebab is a traditional kebab that's especially popular in Lucknow. The dish consists of ground lamb or mutton that's marinated in a combination of ground ginger, garlic, cloves, papaya paste, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, chil... READ MORE

Chicken kathi roll is a variety of kathi roll prepared with chicken as the key ingredient. It's a typical street food originating from Kolkata, consisting of flatbreads such as roti or paratha that are filled with marinated and sautéed chic... READ MORE

Boti kebab is a variety of Indian kebab consisting of chunks of meat (lamb, mutton, chicken) that are soaked in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chilis, papaya paste, and spices such as garam masala, chili powder, and cumin. After the mar... READ MORE

Tamarind chutney or imli chutney is a traditional chutney made with tamarind as the main ingredient. Other ingredients usually include jaggery, coriander, cumin, red chili peppers, ginger, salt, and water. There are many tamarind chutney ... READ MORE

Aloo matar is a traditional North Indian dish consisting of sautéed potatoes (aloo) and green peas (matar) combined with tomato sauce and numerous spices such as garlic, ginger, coriander, onion, and cumin. It is usually s... READ MORE

Mughlai biryani is a variety of Indian biryani that is believed to have been savored by the Mughal Emperors in the past. The dish is made with flavored rice, chunks of spiced and browned meat (usually lamb, mutton or chicken), fried onions, sultan... READ MORE

Bihari kebab is a traditional Indian-Pakistani dish that's unique for its marinade, infused with mustard oil, dahi, poppy seeds, nutmeg, garam masala, and papaya paste. The dish is prepared with thinly sliced fillets, usually beef. It's marinated ... READ MORE

Egg bhurji is a traditional egg-based dish originating from India, where it's also known as anda bhurji. It consists of spicy scrambled eggs. Although there are a few variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of eggs, tomatoes, onion... READ MORE

Pecel lele is a beloved Indonesian street food dish featuring deep-fried catfish (lele) served with sambal (spicy chili sauce), steamed rice, and fresh vegetables (lalapan). Originally popularized in Java, especially ... READ MORE

Aloo palak is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. Although there are many ways of preparing the dish, it’s usually made with a combination of potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, dried hot peppers, t... READ MORE

Patrode is a savory vegetarian dish from Malvani and Maharashtrian cuisine. Basic ingredients are the same throughout the entire region - taro (colocasia) leaves stuffed (or chopped up) with a mixture of gram flour, tamarind, jaggery, and various ... READ MORE

Murgh kari is a traditional curry originating from the northern parts of the country. This chicken curry is usually made with a combination of chicken breasts or thighs, onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, fennel seeds, tomatoes, coriander, y... READ MORE

Kozhi curry is a traditional curry originating from Kerala. The stew is made with a combination of chicken pieces (marinated in chili powder and salt), onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chili peppers, coriander powder, chicken masala powder, curr... READ MORE

Hyderabadi haleem is an Indian savory stew originating from Hyderabad, where it was brought over by the Chaush people during the rule of the Nizams. The dish is made with meat, lentils, and wheat, and it's usually slow-cooked in a single pot overn... READ MORE

Laal maas is a traditional curry variety originating from Rajasthan. This curry is prepared with mutton (often marinated in kachari cucumbers), yogurt, and Mathania red chili peppers. Other common ingredients include onions, garlic, coriander seed... READ MORE

Hailing from Maharashtra, dahi puri consists of a puri shell that is hollowed out, then stuffed with potatoes, chaat masala, onions, and a variety of chutneys before it is finished with beaten yogurt, crunchy sev (crispy strands of flour)... READ MORE

Baingan bharta is a vegetarian side dish that is very popular in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh due to its rich aroma and flavor. It consists of minced and grilled eggplants that are combined with coriander, onion, chilies, and mustard oil, makin... READ MORE

Dum aloo, also called alu dum, is a traditional dish with origins in Kashmir. The dish consists of potatoes, tomatoes, and onions that are cooked together in curry or masala sauce. It is said that cooking dum aloo is an art because it nee... READ MORE