Ingredients For the Fritters (Pakoras): 0.33 cup (1.76 oz / 50g) buckwheat flour (sifted before measuring) 0.25 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5g) salt 0.25 tsp (0.05 oz / 1g) sugar 0.33 cup (2.7 oz / 80g) water 0.25 tsp (0.04 oz / 1g) baking powder 1.0 cup (8.0 oz / 225g) ghee or...
Raw Mixed Vegetables in Smooth Yogurt SABJI RAITA
Essential Ingredients To achieve the perfect texture and flavor profile, precise measurements are key. Here is what you need to gather: 2.0 cups (16.9 oz / 480g) plain yogurt 2.0 cups (8.8 oz / 250g) mixed fresh vegetables (use any combination of 0.25-inch diced bell...
Spiced Eggplant in Smooth Yogurt BAIGAN RAITA
Ingredients To craft the perfect Baigan Raita, gather the following precisely measured ingredients: Eggplant: 1 medium-sized eggplant, stem intact (16 oz / 455g) Cooking Fat: 2.5 tbsp. (1.25 oz / 35g) ghee or vegetable oil Mustard Seeds: 0.5 tsp. (0.1 oz / 2g) black...
Homemade Yogurt DAHI
Ingredients 1 qt (32 fl oz / 946 ml) fresh whole cow’s milk 3 tbsp (1.5 oz / 45 g) plain yogurt starter (homemade or commercial), smooth Optional for firmer body: 0.5 cup (2.3 oz / 65 g) non-instant, non-fat dry milk powder 0.33 cup (2.6 fl oz / 80 ml) milk, room...
Black Pepper Ghee KALA MIRCH GHEE
Ingredients 3.0 lbs (48.0 oz / 1360g) high-quality unsalted butter (equivalent to roughly 6.0 cups before clarifying) 2.0 tbsp (1.0 oz / 28g) whole black, white, or dark green peppercorns 0.1 sq yards of food-grade cheesecloth (for wrapping) Instructions Cut the 3.0...
Cumin-Flavored Ghee JEERA GHEE
Ingredients Unsalted Butter: 3 lbs (48 oz / 1360g) Cumin Seeds: 3 tbsp (0.5 oz / 15g) Curry Leaves: 6 to 8 fresh or dried leaves (approx. 0.1 oz / 2g) Equipment: Cheesecloth and kitchen twine (for the bouquet garni) (Note: This recipe yields approximately 5 cups (40...
Oven-Method Ghee CHOOLA GHEE
Ingredients 16 oz (455 g) or 2.0 cups (32 tbsp) of unsalted butter A heavy-bottomed, thick-walled ovenproof pan Fine-mesh wire skimmer or metal spoon Cheesecloth or linen towel Glass storage containers Step-by-Step Instructions Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Take...
Stove-Top Ghee SADA GHEE
Essential Ingredients 16.0 oz (455g) / 2.0 cups / 32.0 tbsp unsalted butter, preferably homemade, cut into uniform pieces. Step-by-Step Instructions Place the butter, cut into 4.0 oz (115g) / 0.5 cups / 8.0 tbsp pieces, into a heavy casserole dish or stockpot. Melt it...
Mango–Maple Syrup Butter AAM MAKHAN
Ingredients Sugar: 2.0 tbsp (1.0 oz / 28g) granulated sugar Orange Zest: 5.0 strips (0.1 oz / 3g) orange zest (each strip about 4 inches x 0.5 inches) Unsalted Butter: 2.0 cups (16.0 oz / 455g) unsalted butter, slightly chilled and cut into 1-inch pieces (homemade...
Basil-Nutmeg Butter JAIPHAL MAKHAN
Ingredients 2 cups (16 oz / 455g) unsalted butter, preferably homemade, at room temperature 0.33 cups (0.8 oz / 24g) chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. (0.25 oz / 7g) freshly ground nutmeg 1 tbsp. (0.1 oz / 3g) chopped fresh coriander 1 tsp. (0.2 oz / 6g) salt 1 tbsp. (0.3...
Mint-Lime Butter PODINA MAKHAN
Ingredients 2 cups (16 oz / 455 g) unsalted butter, preferably homemade, at room temperature 0.25 cup (0.2 oz / 5 g) chopped fresh mint 3 tbsp (1.5 oz / 45 g) lime or lemon juice, OR 1 tbsp (0.2 oz / 6 g) grated lime zest, OR 3 tbsp (0.2 oz / 6 g) chopped fresh lemon...
Cardamom-Orange Butter ELAICHE MAKHAN
Ingredients 16.0 oz (455g) unsalted butter, preferably homemade, at room temperature (approximately 2.0 cups) 3.0 tbsp (1.5 oz / 45g) frozen orange juice concentrate, orange-pineapple concentrate OR 1.5 tbsp (0.75 oz / 22g) Seville orange marmalade or rose petal jam...












