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Homestyle Indian Chicken Curry with Potatoes
This homestyle Indian chicken curry features tender bone-in or boneless chicken cooked with aromatic spices, onion-coriander-chili-ginger-garlic paste, and a rich tomato masala. Potatoes add heartiness, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. Serve with rice or naan for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Recipe by
MasalaBear
Dubai Chocolate Bar
The viral chocolate bar that broke TikTok. Crispy toasted kataifi, creamy pistachio filling, and a hint of tahini wrapped in tempered chocolate. Easier than it looks - the hardest part is finding kataifi.
Recipe by
MasalaBear
Palak Paneer (But Actually Green)
A vibrant green curry that retains the nutrients of spinach. I don't overcook the greens, so it stays fresh and sweet. No brown sludge here!
Recipe by
FitFoodie_Neha
Zara's Chicken Tikka Masala - Photo Worthy
Tried several chicken tikka's and this is the one that's sure to please anyone. I mean ANYONE!
Recipe by
LucknowiNawab
Kerala Prawn Roast (Chemmeen Ularthiyathu)
A dry, spicy preparation where the masala coats the prawns thickly. The flavor of coconut slices (thenga kothu) fried in the oil is unbeatable.
Recipe by
CoconutCoder
Misal Pav (Warning: Very Spicy)
The Kolhapuri way. It's sprouts curry topped with farsan (crunchy mix). The 'tarri' (oil layer) on top is essential.
Recipe by
MarathiMulgi
Dahi Bhalla Chaat My Dadi Sold at India Gate in 1970s
My grandmother had a chaat stall opposite India Gate. This is her exact recipe that people still talk about 50 years later.
Recipe by
Priya's Kitchen
Gajar Ka Halwa (Arm Workout Edition)
Red Delhi carrots slow-cooked in milk. No condensed milk shortcuts here! This takes time and lots of stirring, but tastes like love.
Recipe by
Priya_KitchenQueen
Chettinad Pepper Chicken (Spicy Warning!)
Not for the faint-hearted. This dry curry uses fresh ground black pepper and fennel. The aroma when you roast the spices is intoxicating.
Recipe by
AndhraSpice
Moong Dal Halwa My Mother Makes Only When Someone is Very Sick (or Very Loved)
This halwa takes 4 hours of continuous stirring. My mother only makes it when someone has surgery or gets engaged. Both are equally serious occasions.
Recipe by
Priya's Kitchen
Quick Oats Idli (Instant Breakfast)
No fermentation needed! Perfect for busy mornings when you want something healthy. I add carrots to sneak in veggies.
Recipe by
FitFoodie_Neha
Farah Khan's Bread Chicken Cutlets (with Farrhana Bhatt)
Viral cutlets made by blending fried bread with chicken and spinach. From Farah Khan's YouTube show with Farrhana Bhatt.
Recipe by
MasalaBear
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