An American-born confused Desi’s guide to cooking delicious and simple Indian food.
For the past few months, this Dosa has been my go-to breakfast. Its crispy, cheesy allure never fails to entice my taste buds, offering a delicious start to my day in just 15 short minutes. For many, my dosa isn’t “authentic” because I use store-bought batter. But, it is still so tasty!
This isn’t my dadi’s recipe. Instead, this is a simple, inauthentic dish that gets you Indian flavors quickly. I have to stress this recipe is inauthentic, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t tasty. This curry comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Dal is such a hearty and delicious food to eat. It’s typically made of lentils and is a staple in Indian cuisine. Although it is simple, dal chawal (lentils and rice) was one of my favorite meals growing up. I remember my Dadi making Masoor Dal for lunch. My family makes dal using a pressure…
The dish, yet again, allows for the perfect balance of taste and health. This Palak Tofu recipe captures the bold flavors of Indian cuisine without compromising on efficiency. With simple steps, it brings together sautéed onions, aromatic spices, and hearty tofu (or paneer) for a satisfying meal. My dadi would whip up this side dish…
Indian sabzis can be packed with vegetables, and they are still incredibly flavorful. This recipe comes together quickly and has that classic home-cooked Indian food taste. On top of that, this dish is healthy. Growing up, my dadi would serve this as a side dish when she was visiting in the summers.
This recipe combines delicious Indian flavors, a speedy cooking method, and a moist chicken drumstick. I have yet to find a better cooking method than using the air fryer. In 20 minutes, these drumsticks are cooked without becoming dry.