A smiling woman in a blue apron holds a large bowl of creamy Bhindi Raita topped with crispy fried okra, paprika, and cilantro, with samosas in the background.

Fried Okra in Smooth Yogurt BHINDI RAITA

Ingredients Ghee or Vegetable Oil: 1 cup (8 oz / 225 g) for shallow-frying Fresh Okra: 1.25 cups (16 oz / 455 g), washed, dried, and cut into 0.25-inch slices Garam Masala: 1 tsp (0.17 oz / 5 g) Paprika or Cayenne Pepper: 0.25 tsp (0.04 oz / 1 g) Ground Coriander: 0.5...

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Seasoned Potatoes in Smooth Yogurt ALOO RAITA

Prep & Draining Time: 2–3 hours Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Plain Yogurt: 2 cups (16 oz / 454g) All-Purpose Potatoes: 2 medium-sized (10 oz / 285g) Ghee or Vegetable Oil: 1 tbsp (0.5 oz / 14g) Black Mustard Seeds: 1 tsp (0.1 oz / 3g) Hot Green Chilies: 1–2 chilies...

A welcoming chef presenting a bowl of fresh, steaming Toovar Kofta Karhi, featuring split pea dumplings in a golden sauce, for a food blog post.

Steamed Split Pea Dumplings in Mild Karhi Sauce TOOVAR KOFTA KARHI

Ingredients 0.33 cups (2.5 oz / 70 g) toovar dal or yellow split peas (soaked 4-6 hours) 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, scraped and sliced 1 hot green chili, broken into bits 1.5 tbsp to 2.5 tbsp (0.75 oz to 1.25 oz / 22 g to 37 g) water 1 tbsp to 2 tbsp (0.25 oz to...

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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 /...

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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...

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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:...