My Recipe Book
A collection of my favorite recipes, each with a story behind it and techniques I've learned along the way.
Golden Potato & Cauliflower Stir Fry
Aloo Gobi
A dry-style sabzi with golden potatoes, tender cauliflower, and warm spices—a weeknight favorite in every Indian household.
One-Pot Chicken Biryani with Basmati Rice
Murgh Biryani
An aromatic, celebratory dish with layers of spiced chicken and fragrant basmati rice, made simple for the modern home cook.
Creamy Butter Chicken
Murgh Makhani
A rich, creamy tomato-based curry with tender chicken and warm spices—made simple for the home cook.
Smoky Yellow Lentils with Spiced Ghee Tadka
Dal Tadka
A comforting bowl of yellow lentils simmered until creamy and topped with a sizzling spiced ghee tempering.
Quick Red Lentil Curry with Tomato & Onion
Masoor Dal
A quick-cooking red lentil curry with earthy spices and a rich tomato base—perfect for busy weeknights.
Creamy Spinach & Paneer Curry
Palak Paneer
A creamy, spiced spinach curry with soft paneer cubes—comforting and nourishing, just like home.
Tangy Spiced Chickpeas with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Chana Masala
A hearty, tangy, and deeply spiced chickpea curry that comes together with a few pantry staples.
Oven Roasted Smoky Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Murgh
Juicy, spice-marinated chicken roasted until lightly charred and smoky—no tandoor required.
One-Pot Vegetable Biryani with Basmati Rice
Sabzi Biryani
A festive rice dish layered with colorful vegetables, warming spices, and fragrant basmati rice—perfect for both weeknights and celebrations.
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry
Nariyal Murgh
A South Indian classic with tender chicken simmered in a velvety coconut gravy, spiced just right for a cozy meal.
Crispy Onion Pakoras (Fritters)
Kanda Bhaji
Crisp golden onion fritters spiced with green chili and carom seeds, perfect with masala chai on a rainy day.
Jeera Aloo (Cumin-Spiced Potatoes)
Jeera Aloo
Simple, comforting cumin-spiced potatoes sautéed with ghee and chilies—ideal with roti or dal.
Kadhi with Basmati Rice (Yogurt Curry with Fritters)
Kadhi Pakora
A tangy yogurt-based curry simmered with chickpea flour and spices, served with fluffy rice and soft onion pakoras.
Soft Garlic Naan (Stovetop Version)
Lehsuni Naan
Fluffy garlic naan brushed with butter and fresh herbs—no tandoor required.
Tomato Rasam (Spiced Broth)
Thakkali Rasam
A tangy, peppery South Indian tomato broth tempered with mustard seeds and garlic.
More recipes are on the way!
I'm stirring pots and scribbling notes—new recipes will be up soon. Thanks for your patience, and keep your spices handy!
