
A quick breakfast made with rice flour and sour curd, this upma skips the usual roasting and soaking steps entirely.

A light, crisp salad built on softened bean thread noodles and a colourful mix of shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, red and green capsicum, and blanched bean sprouts.

Make crispy Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Patties with besan, garlic and green chilli.

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Plan a relaxed feast with loads of Friendsgiving recipes, from turkey and comforting sides to pumpkin pie, plus make-ahead tips and a practical potluck plan.

Soft, thick chocolate chip cookies made with dry vanilla pudding mix and one egg yolk.

Classic deviled eggs with creamy Dijon-mayonnaise filling, fresh chives, and a light dusting of paprika.

A thin, flavourful South Indian rasam made with dry-roasted sesame seeds ground together with coconut, peppercorns and cumin.

This ham and bean soup simmers navy beans with a smoked ham hock, tender vegetables and thyme.

The hearty pecan shortbread crust holds up well under the layers of rosemary-infused custard and baked fruit.

Shredded chicken thighs coated in a homemade buffalo sauce then spread onto a homemade pizza dough and topped with mozzarella and feta cheese.

A dry, spiced chicken dish built around coarsely ground black peppercorns and a ginger-garlic paste.

A quick stir-fry that brings together frozen green beans, corn, and canned red kidney beans in a single kadai.

A simple stuffed parwal recipe where hollowed-out pointed gourds are packed with a spiced mashed potato filling that includes green mango paste, garlic, green chilli, and fresh mint.

Kundru cooked with a freshly made onion, garlic, green chilli and curry leaf paste, then finished with dry spice powders, makes a satisfying side dish that comes together quickly.

A handful of mixed leaves, a few slices of French bread, and goat cheese that melts just enough under the broiler.

A simple, tangy gravy made with raw green mango, onions, jaggery and basic spices, Kairi Khatta comes together in one saucepan with very little effort.

A simple, quick dish that brings together soft paneer cubes, fresh pudina leaves, ripe tomatoes and a handful of everyday spices.

A chilled salad that brings together cooked chicken, fresh strawberries and a mango chutney mayo dressing with a hint of garam masala.