

Boneless lamb pieces are beaten flat, marinated in a ground spice and curd mixture with raw papaya, then baked slowly in ghee, cream and roasted gram flour until the meat is tender and the top is browned.

A soft wheat flour paratha stuffed with a lightly spiced mixture of blanched green peas, grated coconut, ginger, cumin and fresh coriander.

A vegetable kabab made with pressure-cooked potatoes, steamed carrots, beetroot, raw banana and French beans, all bound together with soaked bread and Bengal gram flour.

Soft fenugreek and gram flour koftas are deep fried until golden, then served in a thick, spiced tomato and onion gravy.

A baked dish that layers sautéed mushrooms and blanched capsicum under a paneer and egg mixture seasoned with mustard, salt and black pepper.

Tomato and olive Bruschetta is a classic Italian specialty loved for its simplicity and its convivial spirit.

This hearty taco meat blends ground beef with whole-grain farro which stretches the mixture in a healthy, budget-friendly way without sacrificing flavor or texture.

This is a spiced one-pan rice bowl that packs leftover rajma and plain rice into something actually worth eating again.

A whole chicken rubbed with garlic and olive oil butter mixture then oven roasted in a cast-iron skillet, resulting in a crispy skin and rich and moist inside.

This is the sandwich I make when I need something warm and satisfying but do not want to fuss with several dishes.

These spiced mutton balls use soaked Bengal gram dal to bind everything together without turning heavy or stodgy.

This is one of those rare stuffed vegetable recipes where the filling actually stays put and the outer shell holds its shape through frying.

This is a South Indian method that lets you eat raw banana without any heaviness or bland aftertaste.

Just in time for Easter — Carrot cake bars that incorporate the frosting into the cookies! S oftened cream cheese mixture is swirled throu.

This is a stovetop chicken cutlet that uses crumbled bread in the filling itself, not just for coating.

Otak-otak is a Malaysian grilled fish paste wrapped in banana leaves and cooked until fragrant and lightly charred.

Pork chops and sauerkraut is an effortless dish featuring juicy pork braised in a sweet and tangy mixture of sauerkraut, onion, and apples.

These vegetarian kebabs combine the earthy goodness of chana dal with soft, subtly sweet yam.

This spinach on toast recipe combines creamy, cheesy spinach with crispy bread triangles for a simple yet satisfying meal.