Smiling woman in a patterned top presents a steaming bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs, in a bright kitchen.

Creamy Karhi with White Radishes MOOLI KARHI

Ingredients Chickpea flour (Besan): 4 tbsp (0.88 oz / 25g), sifted before measuring Water: 2 cups (16.2 fl oz / 480ml) Plain yogurt: 2 cups (16.9 oz / 480g), stirred until completely smooth Fenugreek seeds: 0.25 tsp (0.03 oz / 1g) Cumin seeds: 0.5 tsp (0.07 oz / 2g)...

Mangorhi Karhi - A smiling woman in a home kitchen wearing an apron, proudly holding a rustic wooden bowl filled with authentic Mangorhi Karhi (Deep-Fried Mung Dal Dumplings in Creamy Yogurt Gravy) garnished with fresh cilantro and tempered spices.

Deep-Fried Mung Dal Dumplings in Creamy Karhi MANGORHI KARHI

Ingredients 0.5 cup (3.8 oz / 110 g) split moong dal, without skins (soaked for 4 hours) 2.33 tbsp (1.2 oz / 35 g) water 0.5 tsp (0.1 oz / 3 g) salt 0.5 tsp (0.1 oz / 1.5 g) turmeric 1 tsp (0.1 oz / 2 g) cumin seeds 0.25 tsp (0.05 oz / 1 g) dried pomegranate seeds...

A smiling woman comfortably holding a warm, rustic bowl of authentic Besan Sev Karhi, featuring handmade chickpea noodles in a vibrant, spiced yogurt sauce garnished with fresh herbs.

Smooth Karhi Sauce with Homemade Chickpea Noodles BESAN SEV KARHI

Ingredients for Besan Sev Karhi For the Homemade Noodles (Sev): 0.5 cup (1.75 oz / 50 g) sifted chickpea flour (sift before measuring) 0.25 tsp. (0.05 oz / 1.5 g) salt 0.5 tsp. (0.04 oz / 1 g) ajwain seeds 0.25 tsp. (0.03 oz / 0.7 g) paprika (or 0.12 tsp. / 0.01 oz /...

Person in a white apron presenting a bowl of creamy curry garnished with cilantro and spices in a kitchen, smiling down at it.

Mellow Karhi with Spicy Paparh Noodles PAPARH KARHI

Ingredients Chickpea flour: 4 tbsp (0.88 oz / 25g), sifted Water or whey: 1.5 cups (12.7 oz / 360g) Plain yogurt: 2.5 cups (21.1 oz / 600g), whisked until completely smooth Turmeric: 0.5 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5g) Ground coriander: 2 tsp (0.1 oz / 3g) Paprika: 0.25 tsp...

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Thin Karhi Sauce with Sprouted Mung Beans SABAT MOONG KARHI

Ingredients 3 tbsp. (1.5 oz / 42g) chickpea flour, sifted before measuring 1.5 cups (12 fl oz / 355ml) water or panir whey 2 cups (16 oz / 454g) plain yogurt, whisked until smooth 1 tsp. (0.2 oz / 5g) salt 1 tsp. (0.1 oz / 4g) sugar 0.5 tsp. (0.05 oz / 1.5g) turmeric...

A smiling woman holding a rustic ceramic bowl filled with steaming, creamy Pakora Karhi (North Indian yogurt curry with chickpea dumplings), garnished with dried red chilies and curry leaves in a warm kitchen setting.

Creamy Karhi Sauce with Chickpea Flour Dumplings PAKORA KARHI

Ingredients 0.66 cups (2.1 oz / 60g) sifted chickpea flour (sift before measuring) 0.25 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5g) salt 0.125 tsp (0.02 oz / 0.5g) cayenne pepper or paprika 0.125 tsp (0.02 oz / 0.5g) yellow asafetida powder (hing) 0.5 tsp (0.08 oz / 2g) dried pomegranate...

Close-up of a woman in an apron proudly holding a ceramic bowl filled with an inviting South Indian Simla Mirch Karhi. The dish showcases vibrant red, yellow, and green sautéed bell peppers simmering in a rich, golden, creamy yogurt and chickpea flour sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, whole spices, and a dollop of butter in a rustic kitchen setting.

Sautéed Bell Peppers in Karhi Sauce SIMLA MIRCH KARHI

Essential Ingredients Karhi Sauce Base: 3 tbsp. (1.5 oz / 45g) split urad or moong dal, without skins (soaked in water for 2 hours) 0.25 cups (0.9 oz / 25g) sifted chickpea flour (measure after sifting) 0.5 tsp. (0.1 oz / 2g) turmeric powder 1 tsp. (0.2 oz / 5g) salt...

Smiling woman in a kitchen holding a steaming bowl of vegetable soup topped with greens.

Pleasingly Bitter Vegetable Stew SHUKTA

Ingredients Fresh Ginger Root: 0.5 oz (14 g), scraped and coarsely chopped Black Mustard Seeds: 2 tsp (0.2 oz / 6 g) Vegetable Stock or Water: 2.5 cups (20 fl oz / 600 ml) Cumin Seeds: 2 tsp (0.1 oz / 4 g) Fennel Seeds: 0.5 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5 g) Ghee or Vegetable Oil:...

A smiling Indian woman holding a bowl of authentic Baigan Aloo Charchari (char-flavored spiced eggplant and potatoes) in a rustic kitchen.

Char-Flavored Spiced Eggplant and Potatoes BAIGAN ALOO CHARCHARI

Ingredients Fat: 6 tbsp (90 ml) ghee, OR a mix of 2 tbsp (30 ml) peanut oil and 4 tbsp (60 ml) melted butter. Whole Spices: 1 tsp (5 ml) black mustard seeds. Aromatics: 1 tbsp (15 ml) shredded fresh ginger; 2–3 hot green chilies (cored and slivered). The "Hing": 0.25...