Fenugreek

Probably the best known of all Indian dishes, murgh makhani, internationally referred to as butter chicken, is a staple dish at most Indian restaurants. The dish originated in Delhi during the 1950s, when a man named Kundan Lal Gujral opened his r... 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

Tandoori chicken or tandoori murgh is one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine, its name derived from the Persian word tannur, meaning fire. The dish consists of chicken meat that is marinated in yogurt, seasoned... READ MORE

Vindaloo is a flavorful curry dish that is popular in England and the Indian regions of Goa and Konkan. It is typically made with marinated pork, but it can also be made with chicken, beef, mutton, or paneer. The name of the dish stems from the mi... READ MORE

Indian saag paneer is a famous vegetable curry which incorporates diced paneer cheese doused in a creamy mixture of fresh leafy greens, also known under the name saag. It is typically made with mustard, fenugreek, spinach, bathua... 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

Ghormeh sabzi is an Iranian herb stew, commonly eaten everywhere in Iran and considered to be the national dish of the country. Although there are numerous ways to prepare the dish, the essential ingredient is a combination of fried herbs, usually... READ MORE

Madras is a traditional curry that's characterized by its spiciness and complex flavors. Although there are many variations, it's typically made with a combination of chicken or lamb, onions, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, lemon juice, cinnamon, oi... READ MORE

Ispanakhis pkhali is a traditional dip. It is prepared with a combination of spinach, walnuts, garlic, scallions, cilantro, fenugreek, and red wine vinegar. The ingredients are combined into a homogeneous mixture that's refrigerated before serving... READ MORE

Palak paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with paneer cheese in a rich, thick sauce consisting of puréed spinach mixed with tomatoes, garam masala, garlic, and numerous spices. The key ingredients are even mentioned in the name ... 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

Çerkez tavuğu or Circassian chicken is a Turkish dish made with shredded boiled chicken in a sauce consisting of stale bread, walnuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, coriander, and stock. When served, the dish is often sprinkled with c... READ MORE

Strandzhanka is a traditional snack originating from the Burgas area. It consists of a slice of bread that's topped with a thin layer of minced meat and spices such as savory, black pepper, and paprika. The bread is then baked in an oven or grille... READ MORE

Kari ikan is a delicious fish curry originating from Malaysia. It is typically made with a combination of fish that is cut into pieces, coconut milk, and a variety of spices such as fenugreek, cumin, curry leaves, chili peppers, mustard seeds, tam... 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

Burmese chicken curry, also known as see-pyan, is a traditional curry stew from Myanmar. It's prepared by marinating chicken pieces in a combination of oil, garam masala spices, curry powder, fenugreek, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The... READ MORE

Medu vada is an Indian snack that is visually similar to a doughnut, consisting of a deep-fried batter made from black lentils and seasonings such as fenugreek, cumin, pepper, chili, and ginger. The fritters are often served for breakfast with coc... READ MORE

Murgh tikka is a popular Indian dish made from marinated chicken pieces that are grilled or roasted to perfection. The word "murgh" means chicken in Hindi and Urdu, and "tikka" refers to small, boneless pieces of meat that are marinated and cooked... READ MORE

Rasam is a South Indian soup made with a base of tamarind juice and added ingredients such as pepper, cumin, chili, lemon, lentils, and tomatoes, resulting in a tangy and sour flavor of the dish. The name of the dish can be literally translated to... READ MORE

Kashmiri naan is a traditional flatbread and a variety of naan originating from Kashmir, a state that borders India and Pakistan. The dough is made with a combination of flour, yeast, salt, sugar, dahi, and ghee. Once rolled, the dough is filled w... 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

Sarson da saag (also sarson ka saag or mustard greens) is a popular Punjabi vegetarian dish consisting of leaves of the mustard plant, spinach, green chilli, fenugreek, ginger and salt. The dish is slowly simmered in its own juices over l... READ MORE

This famous Sri Lankan curry is made with a combination of crab meat, lime juice, milk or coconut milk, curry leaves, grated coconut, ginger, shallots, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, and red chili peppers. The curry is cooked until t... READ MORE

Aloo methi is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with a combination of potatoes, fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is very common in numerous North Indian homes, where it is p... READ MORE

Schüttelbrot is a traditional flatbread originating from South Tyrol, or to be precise, the Isarco valley, in particular in Fiè allo Sciliar. It's usually made with a combination of rye flour, wheat flour, yeast and sugar, salt, oil, a... READ MORE

Achari paneer tikka is a traditional appetizer originating from India, and it's especially popular in Punjabi cuisine. The dish consists of paneer that's marinated in achari (pickling spices) masala, and it's then grilled, usually in a tandoor ove... READ MORE

Tandoori pomfret is a traditional dish prepared with pomfret, a fish that’s popular in India’s coastal regions such as Maharashtra, Goa, and Chennai. The pomfret is washed, the inner organs are removed, and it’s then marinated in... READ MORE

Khatte aloo is a traditional vegetable dish originating from North India. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces), ginger, hot peppers, amchur, fenugreek, cloves, cor... READ MORE

Bhindi do pyaza is a traditional stir-fried curry based on onions and okra, originating from the northern parts of India. Bhindi means okra, pyaz means onions, and do means twice, referring to double the amount of onions used in the recipe, two ty... READ MORE

Aish merahrah is an Egyptian bread shaped into flat, wide loaves. It is made with maize flour and ground fenugreek seeds, with the help of a sourdough starter which allows the dough to ferment overnight. After baking, this bread can be kept for a ... 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

Goshtaba is a traditional curry originating from the Kashmir region. The curry consists of mutton meatballs simmered in a spicy dahi gravy. It's made with a combination of minced mutton, mustard oil, fennel powder, cumin powder, fenugreek powder, ... READ MORE

Eshkeneh is a traditional onion soup originating from Iran. Although there are numerous recipes, it’s usually made with a combination of onions, potatoes, flour, olive oil, fenugreek, chicken stock, lemon juice, eggs, salt, and pepper. The o... 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

Kalmi kebab is a traditional dish influenced by Mughlai cuisine, and it’s especially popular in Punjab. The dish is made with chicken drumsticks that are marinated and shallow-fried on high heat in a pan until deep golden in color. The meat ... READ MORE

Aloo shimla mirch or aloo capsicum is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, ginger, onions, cumin, oil, fenugreek leaves, turmeric... READ MORE

Amba is a pickled mango sauce with murky origins. The word amba means mango in Indian. It is believed that it was first made in the 19th century by the Sassoon family in Bombay, although they were Iraqi Jews from Baghdad, so it c... READ MORE

Dating back to the 19th century in Hobart, Tasmanian scallop pie is a savory treat consisting of fresh Tasmanian scallops that are smothered in curry sauce and tucked into puff pastry, which is then baked to perfection. This classic pie has been t... READ MORE

Murgh angara is a traditional chicken dish originating from India. This spicy and dry appetizer is made with chicken pieces that have been marinated in a special Angara marinade, skewered, then grilled in a tandoor or over burning charcoal. The te... READ MORE

Cheera moru is a traditional curry originating from South India and it's especially popular in Kerala. The dish is usually made with a combination of spinach, dahi, tomatoes, ginger, hot peppers, shallots, garlic, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, fen... READ MORE