Ingredients 1.0 medium-sized eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes (16.0 oz / 455g) 2.0 cups fresh or frozen baby green peas (10.0 oz / 285g) 4.0 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter (2.0 oz / 60g) 1.0 tbsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds (0.2 oz / 5g) 0.5 tbsp coarsely crushed...
Baked Bananas Stuffed with Tamarind-Flavored Coconut NARIYAL BHARA KELA
Ingredients 2.0 tbsp (30 ml/40g) instant tamarind concentrate 1.5 tbsp (22 ml/22g) water 1.0 tbsp (15 ml/3g) minced fresh mint or 0.5 tsp (2 ml/1g) dried mint 0.125 tsp (0.5 ml/0.5g) cayenne pepper or 0.25 tsp (1 ml/1g) paprika 3.0 tbsp (45 ml/15g) grated fresh or...
Butternut Squash Purée with Coconut KADDU BHARTA
Ingredients 1 lb (455g) butternut squash, freshly baked or steamed 4 tbsp (60ml / 56g) unsalted butter 2 tsp (10ml / 4g) fennel seeds, crushed 0.5 tsp (2ml / 1g) cardamom seeds, crushed 1–2 tsp (5–10ml) hot green chilies, seeded and minced 2–3 tbsp (30–45ml) jaggery,...
Baked Eggplant Purée with Seasoned Yogurt BAIGAN BHARTA
Ingredients 1.0 medium-sized eggplant: 1.0–1.25 lbs (455–570g), freshly baked, roasted, or broiled. 2.0 tbsp (30 ml) ghee or vegetable oil: 1.0 oz (28g). 1.0–2.0 tsp (5–10 ml) hot green chilies: seeded and minced. 0.25 tsp (1.25 ml) yellow asafetida powder (hing):...
Zesty Mashed Potatoes ALOO BHARTA
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 5.0–6.0 mature baking potatoes (~2 lbs / 907g), freshly baked or steamed. 3.0–4.0 tbsp (45–60 ml) ginger ghee or seasoned butter. 1.0 tsp (6g) sea salt or smoked salt. 0.125 tsp (0.3g) freshly ground...
Creamy Gobhi Aloo Bhaji (Cauliflower & Potato Recipe)
If you’ve been hunting for a veggie dish that completely steals the show, you have to try this Gobhi Aloo Bhaji. This isn’t just another stir-fry; it’s a treasured North Indian recipe that features crisp, golden-fried cauliflower and potatoes tossed in aromatic...
Butter Soft Eggplant Wedges (Bhona Baigan Bhaji)
If you’re looking for a side dish that completely steals the show, you have to try these Vegetarian Butter Soft Eggplant Wedges. Known traditionally as Bhona Baigan Bhaji, this classic Bengali recipe creates the most magical, buttery, and tender eggplant you’ve...
Crispy Baigan Bhaji (Fried Eggplant Recipe)
If you’re on the fence about eggplant, I have a recipe that will make you a true believer: Baigan Bhaji. There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you slide spiced eggplant slices into hot oil. They transform into the most incredible crispy,...
Mooli Kaddu Foogath (Radish & Pumpkin Curry)
I’ll be honest—I never expected white radish and sweet pumpkin to be a match made in heaven, but this Mooli Kaddu Foogath proved me wrong! There’s something magical about the contrast between the sharp, peppery bite of mooli (radish) and the soft, comforting...
Aloo Matar: Easy Potato and Green Pea Curry Recipe
There is something deeply comforting about a big, warm bowl of Aloo Hari Matar. This classic North Indian Potato and Green Pea Stew is my absolute go-to when I need a meal that is cozy, flavorful, and filling. It strikes the perfect balance of spices without being too...
Creamy Zucchini Tomato Curry (Louki Tarkari)
Tired of boring squash? This Butter Soft Zucchini and Tomatoes recipe, a twist on the classic Indian Louki Tamatar Tarkari, is your answer. We’re swapping traditional bottle gourd for easy-to-find zucchini and simmering it in a secret, creamy nut-based spice...
Creamy Lemon Pepper Potatoes (Ekadasee Rogan Aloo)
When a cold day calls for serious comfort food, these Creamed Potatoes with Lemon Pepper—traditionally known as Ekadasee Rogan Aloo—are the perfect answer. It’s a hearty, warming root vegetable dish that’s both incredibly simple and deeply satisfying. Whether...












