Chow Chow Payasam
A creamy payasam made with pressure-cooked chow chow mashed into full-fat milk, sweetened with sugar and condensed milk, and finished with cardamom, ghee-fried cashews, and raisins.
Fried Mutton with Coconut
A dry, well-spiced mutton preparation where parboiled mutton is cooked in a thick masala of onions, tomatoes and red chilli paste, then finished with slices of dried coconut and a dusting of fennel powder.
Fried Tofu in Chili Garlic Sauce
Crispy fried tofu pieces coated in a thick, savoury sauce made with chili garlic sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.
Ragi Rava Dosa
A thin, crispy dosa made with ragi flour, rava and idly batter, this fits neatly into a regular breakfast rotation.
Carrot Poriyal
A quick South Indian stir fry made with diced carrots tempered in mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera and asafoetida, then cooked with onion, green chillies, curry leaves and finished with grated coconut.
Okra (Bhindi) Stir Fry
A quick stir fry that brings out the best in fresh bhindi without much effort.
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Mulled Wine
This mulled wine warms red wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange with whole spices for a fragrant Christmas drink, with stovetop and Beautiful multicooker options.
Fish Rolls
A simple, satisfying snack made by combining boiled, deboned fish with mashed potatoes and a handful of spices, then coating each roll in beaten egg and breadcrumbs before frying.
Mangsho Cutlet (Bengali Lamb Cutlet)
These Bengali lamb cutlets bring together minced lamb, soaked bread, green chillies, mint and garam masala into small, firm patties that fry up golden and crisp in ghee.
Chicken and Asiago Risotto
Creamy arborio rice with thinly sliced chicken thighs and freshly grated Asiago cheese.
Cheppankizhangu Paruppu Kuzhambu
A thick, tangy Tamil kuzhambu made with colocasia (cheppankizhangu, known in English as taro root), toor dal and a freshly ground spice paste of dry coconut, sesame seeds and red chillies.
Kara Chutney
A sharp, spicy chutney made by grinding raw onions, tomatoes, dry red chillies and tamarind into a smooth paste, then cooking it in gingelly oil with a mustard and urad dal tempering.
Musk Melon Ice Cream
A simple no-churn muskmelon ice cream made with fresh melon pulp, condensed milk and milk powder.
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake with Croissants
An easy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or a crowd.