Recipes

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Maccher Johl

Katla Macher Jhol

In Bengal, fish is called the god of the ocean. Mustard oil and mustard paste being the main ingredients of this fish curry gives this dish a flavourful taste.
Serves 3 to 4

Red Rice Pulao

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Delicious fragrant colorful rice served on special occasions
Serves6

Rogan Josh

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Succulent cubes of boneless lamb gently simmered in a variety of exotic hot spices.
Serves 4

Sambhar

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Delicious fragrant colorful rice served on special occasions
Serves6

Srikhand

Shrikhand

This receipe originated in the state of Gujarat. In the early days Srikhand was specially prepared and offered to Gods on auspicious occasions. It was then adopted as a dish which was served on special occasions. Now the desert is common in many households throughout the world.
Serves 6

Tandoori Chicken

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Oven baked drums of chicken marinated overnight in a sauce of yoghurt and traditional spices. This tempting international favourite can be made in your own kitchen without a conventional clay oven.
Serves 4

Kheer

kheer

This receipe originated in the state of Gujarat. In the early days an

extremely popular and traditional Indian sweet dish made with milk and rice.
Serves 6

Masala Dosa Bhaji

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Mildly spiced cooked potatoes. An excellent accompaniment of dosa.
Serves 6

Methi Puri

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A lightly spiced crisp Indian bread usually served on special occasions.
Serves 4

Cucumber Raita

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This cooling and crunch yoghurt based dish goes well with pulaos, biryanis and can be substituted for salads.
Serves 3

Dum Aloo

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This subtly spiced potato dish goes well with Indian breads.
Serves 6

Goan Stuffed Fish

Goan Stuffed Fish

Tender baked fish stuffed with a spicy onion based mixture with garden fresh coriander
Serves 2 to 3

Hyderabadi Shahi Biryani

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Succulent lamb and basmati rice cooked in layers with yoghurt and

spices garnished with saffron and nuts. A favourite in Hyderabad homes.
Serves 4 to 5

Jeera Pulao

Jeera Pulao

This simple rice dish mildly flavoured with whole spices, can be served as an accompaniment with most gravy dish.
Serves 2

Bhatura

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Golder puffed Indian bread served with Chole.
Serves 3 to 4

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and exotic spices, baked and cooked in a rich creamy tomato based sauce.
Serves 6 to 8

Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka

Chicken pieces marinated overnight in a sauce of yoghurt and traditional spices,

skeward and baked till tender.
Serves 5

Chicken Xacutis

Chicken Xacutis

Chicken pieces cooked in thick coconut gravy with unique flavours of pan roasted spices.
Serves 14

Chole

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Chole Masala is a chickpea dish cooked in a spicy, good to make changes in the recipes.
Serves 4