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Aamras is essentially puréed mango pulp that is typically eaten as a dessert. It is made with ripe and juicy mangos that are sliced or diced and blended into a creamy, sweet, and fragrant mixture. The finely puréed cream usually gain... 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

Mango chutney is a traditional chutney made with fresh mango as the main ingredient. Other ingredients include ginger, garlic, red chili peppers, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and brown sugar. There's quite a few mango ch... READ MORE

This sweet, buttery dish is made with freshly harvested new rice, jaggery and ghee (clarified butter), with the addition of dried coconut, sesame seeds, raisins, milk, and cashew nuts. Sakkarai pongal is traditionally prepared as an offering to th... 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

Puran poli is a sweet flatbread that is traditionally made during Ganesha Chaturthi, a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati. Originating from the state of Maharashtra, the flatbread consists of flour, t... READ MORE

Thought to have its roots in Awadh, this traditional South Indian chutney combines ginger with split black grams (urad dal), split Bengal grams (chana dal), green or red chilis, tamarind, and a variety of spices such as coriander... 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

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

Chikki is a sweet snack that is most commonly made with jaggery and nuts. Groundnut chikki is extremely popular in India as it is full of protein and iron, making it a healthy snack. Traditionally, peanuts are used in the preparation of chikki, bu... READ MORE

Mishti doi is a Bengali dessert that combines fermented doi curd—usually made from cow, buffalo, or goat milk—and sugar or jaggery (cane sugar). The process of making mishti doi involves cooking sweetened milk until it's thick... READ MORE

Gujarati version of kadhi is a traditional summer staple that can be prepared with dahi. The refreshing, creamy base is mixed with besan (gram flour), and it is then slowly simmered alongside a variety of spices such as cumin and mustard ... READ MORE

Apple chutney or seb ki chutney is a traditional chutney made with firm and ripe apples as the main ingredient. Other ingredients include ghee or oil, ginger, cinnamon, anise seeds, chili peppers, cloves, turmeric, brown sugar, and water.... READ MORE

Kozhukkatta is the name for Indian rice flour dumplings filled with jaggery and coconut. The dumplings are steamed and then usually served for breakfast, or consumed as a snack, when they are accompanied by tea on the side. In some cases, cooks li... READ MORE

Churma is a north Indian dish that is mainly prepared with various types of crumbled bread. It is especially popular in Rajasthan where it is made with baati (bati) bread, and Haryana, where the locals opt for roti, paratha,<... READ MORE

Gajak is a sweet, dry snack with North Indian origins, made with sesame seeds and jaggery. Although thinly layered squares of gajak can be stored for a few months, the snack is most commonly consumed in the winter months since it is a part of typi... READ MORE

Bharwan karela is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country and consists of stuffed bitter melon. Although there are many versions, the dish is usually made with a combination of bitter melon, red chili powder, garam ma... READ MORE

Bibikkan is a traditional coconut cake originating from Sri Lanka. Although there are variations, the cake is usually made with a combination of shredded coconut, jaggery, semolina, wheat flour, eggs, baking powder, cumin, raisins, cashews, ginger... READ MORE

Sukhdi is a traditional sweet originating from Gujarat. It’s made with a simple combination of jaggery, ghee, and whole wheat flour, also known as atta. In Maharashtra, this sweet is known as gur papdi or gol papdi. In orde... READ MORE

Pineapple gojju is a traditional curry originating from Karnataka. Tangy, sweet, and spicy, the curry is usually made with a combination of chopped pineapple, hot chili peppers, mustard seeds, curry leaves, coconut, white urad dal (split black gra... READ MORE

Salli boti is a traditional Parsi curry originating from western India. It’s usually made with a combination of mutton, onions, ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, potatoes, oil, red chili powder, turmeric, vinegar, garam masala, coriander, cumin... READ MORE

Cucumber chutney is a traditional chutney made with cucumbers as the main ingredients. Other ingredients usually include grated coconut, cumin seeds, red chili peppers, gram dal, jaggery, coriander leaves, gram dal, mustard, oil, curry leaves, and... READ MORE

Thekua is a flavorful, crispy Nepalese dessert consisting of whole wheat flour, jaggery, and grated coconut. The dough is traditionally deep-fried in ghee until it develops a reddish-brown color. This unique treat is especially popular during the<... READ MORE

Arisa pitha is a traditional pancake-like sweet snack and a type of pitha originating from Odisha. It's usually made with a combination of rice flour, sesame seeds, jaggery, sugar, ghee, and oil. The rice is soaked, slightly drained, and ground in... READ MORE

Bharli vangi is a traditional dish originating from Maharashtra. The dish consists of slow-cooked brinjals (small eggplants) stuffed with a spicy masala. Although there are some variations, the stuffing is usually made with a combination of garlic... READ MORE

Pinni is a dessert from Punjabi and North Indian cuisine that is enjoyed during wintertime after lunch or as a snack paired with a cup of tea or a glass of warm dairy. The adorable little cakes are made from desi ghee, jaggery, wheat flour, and al... READ MORE

Cranberry chutney is a traditional chutney made with fresh cranberries as main ingredients. Other ingredients usually include green chili peppers, cumin, garlic, ginger, coriander, jaggery, oil, and salt. There are many cranberry chutney variation... READ MORE

Tomato gojju is a traditional curry originating from Karnataka. Sour, sweet, and spicy, the curry is made with a combination of tomatoes, curry leaves, turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin, asafoetida, oil, jaggery, hot chili peppers, and salt. The cumi... READ MORE

Injipuli is a traditional chutney originating from Kerala. It’s made with a combination of tamarind balls soaked in water, mustard seeds, ginger, powdered jaggery, oil, fenugreek powder (methi), green and red chili peppers, curry leaves, and... READ MORE

Bendekaayi gojju is a traditional curry originating from Karnataka. Tangy, spicy, and sweet, the curry is made with a combination of chopped okra, grated coconut, roasted lentils, hot chili peppers, tamarind, mustard seeds, curry leaves, oil, jagg... READ MORE

Papaya chutney is a traditional chutney made with grated papaya fruit as the main ingredient. Other ingredients usually include mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder, salt, water, and green chili peppers. There are many papaya chutney variati... READ MORE

Pachi palusu is a traditional soup originating from the state of Telangana. The soup or light broth is prepared with tamarind as the main ingredient. Other ingredients include green chili peppers, coriander leaves, onions, water, mustard seeds, gh... READ MORE

Mont lone yay paw, meaning round snack on the water, is a traditional sweet snack made by combining glutinous rice flour, rice flour, water, and salt. The combination is shaped into smooth balls, which are then typically filled with palm ... READ MORE

Mitho lolo is a traditional Sindhi flatbread originating from Pakistan. The flatbread is usually made with a combination of wheat flour, jaggery, fennel seeds, cardamom, and ghee. This sweet flatbread is made on special occasions. The dough is rol... READ MORE

As the name suggests, this version of the popular Indian kadhi is distinguished by the use of fresh mango pulp, which is combined with the choice of yogurt or fresh curd and besan (gram flour) to create the base of the dish. Whil... READ MORE

Til pitha is a traditional snack and a type of pitha originating from Assam. These rolls are made from rice flour and they're stuffed with a filling consisting of ground black sesame seeds and jaggery. The rice is soaked, slightly dried, ground in... READ MORE

Kansar is a traditional dessert dish originating from Gujarat in Western India. Its main ingredient is cracked wheat, combined with ghee and jaggery. The dessert is traditionally made as a good omen during festive occasions such as weddings, when ... READ MORE