Achaari Aloo Gobhi
Chhole or Chickpeas Curry
Chhole or Chickpeas Masala/Curry is a very common Indian dish and usually finds its place on a plate during all the major festivals in India. It can be cooked in various ways and is served with rice or roti or poori/bhature (deep-fried Indian flatbreads).
Aloo Pyaaz Pakora/Onion and Potato Fritters
Fritters or Pakora or Bhajiya are popular Indian street food. I used onions and potatoes for this recipe, but these fritters can be made using a wide variety of vegetables.
Instant Pot Lamb and Potato Curry/Kosha Mangsho
Goat curry, or as known in India - Mutton curry, or as I fondly remember in Bengali - “Kosha Mangsho” (pronounced as ko-shaa maang-sho), has always been my favourite curry, especially if cooked by Mom. I remember, she used to take hours to sauté masala first and then the meat and in the end pressure cook them together. I tried it multiple times in the US with lamb meat but never got a similar taste and meat texture as Mom’s, even when I cooked meat on low flame for hours. Never as good as I remembered it to be…
Hariyali Chicken/Cilantro-Mint Green Chicken Curry
I think I am just obsessed with greens this season. There is no limit to the number of ways they can be used while cooking. And also a smart way to feed people who don’t like to eat raw greens (read, my husband).
Mint-Cilantro Chutney Paratha/Bread
Paratha is layers of cooked dough, pan-fried with ghee or oil. Back in India, you will find hundreds of versions of paratha, literally. You name any ingredient and there will be an existing paratha using the same ingredient.
Hakka Noodles
Hakka noodles are one of the most liked Indo-Chinese food in India. Available with street vendors all over India, Hakka noodles tastes best with Chilli Chicken or Manchurian.
Instant Pot Keto Chicken Korma
Korma is a thick cream based curry that has Mughlai roots. It’s the perfect combination of various flavours and is usually mildly spiced. Korma can be cooked in various ways by using vegetables, paneer, lamb, beef or chicken.
Chilli Chicken
Indo-Chinese is a modified Chinese cuisine which is famous in India and Pakistan and is spicier compared to authentic Chinese cuisine.