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Easy Indian & Global Recipes | Simple, Delicious Meals for Everyday Cooking

  • Hariyali chicken tikka kebab served on a platter with sliced onions, lemon wedges, and green chutney
    Hariyali Chicken Tikka Kebab (Air Fryer)

LATEST RECIPES

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  • 30 best Indian lunch recipes including rajma chawal, sindhi kadhi, palak paneer, and soya chunks pulao
    50+ Best Indian Lunch Recipes - Easy & Healthy
  • fasting vrat recipes
    50+ Best Janmashtami Recipes (Bhog, Prasad, Sweets & Snacks)
  • Vegan matar paneer with golden tofu cubes and green peas in spiced onion-tomato masala
    Vegan Matar Paneer with Tofu
  • Black bean burger patties in air fryer basket
    Best Black Bean Burger (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

Diwali Recipes

  • Besan burfi garnished with pistachios
    Besan Burfi Recipe | Easy Besan Ki Barfi
  • Peda made with milk powder for festival prasad
    Ricotta Cheese Peda Recipe (Easy Milk Powder Peda)
  • dalia moong dal instant dhokla recipe served with ketchup
    Dalia Moong Dal Instant Dhokla Recipe
  • Plate of homemade dahi vada with yogurt and chutneys
    Dahi Vada Recipe (Soft Dahi Bhalla, Step-by-Step)
  • Air fryer chakli (murukku) spirals
    Air Fryer Chakli | Murukku
  • Crispy whole wheat shakarpara diamonds piled on a plate with a cup of chai
    Whole Wheat Shakarpara (Atta Shankarpali)

More Diwali Recipes

READER'S FAVORITE

  • Methi pakora kadhi with fenugreek fritters simmered in tangy yogurt besan sauce over basmati rice
    Methi Pakoda Kadhi
  • kaali daal
    Maa Ki Dal | Kali Dal | Black Gram Dal
  • Crispy methi pakora (fenugreek fritters)
    Methi Pakora Recipe | Methi Bhajiya | Methi Pakoda
  • High-protein mixed dal dosa (no rice)
    High Protein Lentil Dosa: Dal Dosa (No Rice Version)-Video
  • Palak paneer with soft paneer cubes in bright green spinach gravy served with roti
    Instant Pot Palak Paneer (Spinach Paneer) - Easy Indian Curry
  • quinoa idli recipe without rice
    Quinoa Idli | Quinoa Idli Without Rice

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  • Breakfast
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  • Appetizers
  • Chicken Dishes
  • Sides

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Hi, I'm Jyoti-the recipe developer and voice behind this Indian food blog. I share simple, wholesome Indian and global recipes made with everyday ingredients. From healthy, high-protein meals to comforting classics, my goal is to help you cook flavorful, reliable food at home with confidence.

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BAKING RECIPES

  • collection of easy homemade bread recipes
    15+ Best Homemade Bread Recipes
  • best cornbread recipe
    Jiffy Mexican Cornbread
  • Pumpkin Banana Bread
  • zucchini chocolate bread
    Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • recipe savory zucchini bread
    Zucchini Cheese Bread | Quick Savoury Zucchini Loaf
  • Easy Star Bread recipe to make for Christmas morning
    How to Make Star Bread - A Beautiful, Twisted Holiday Bread

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INSTANT POT (PRESSURE COOKER)

  • Instant Pot Aloo Gobi | Pressure Cooker Potato Cauliflower Curry
  • Aloo tamatar ki sabji, a satvik potato-tomato curry
    Aloo ki Sabji | Satvik Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji
  • dal chana recipe
    Chana Dal Recipe
  • instant pot gajar halwa
    Instant Pot Gajar Halwa | Gajar ka Halwa in Pressure Cooker without grating
  • Indian Chicken Curry Recipe (Mom's Homestyle)
  • Easy & Moist Instant Pot Banana Bread Recipe (video)

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SOUP RECIPES

  • Paneer lauki soup in a white bowl garnished with paneer croutons, fresh coriander and cracked black pepper
    Hi-Protein Paneer Lauki Soup | Healthy Dudhi Soup Recipe
  • spicy Mexican chicken soup
    Chipotle Chicken Soup
  • low carb cream of celery soup with cauliflower and no flour, gluten free soup
    Homemade Cream of Celery Soup
  • collection of soup recipes for winter
    20+ Cozy Soups to Warm Up Your Season
  • instant pot butternut squash soup served in a white bowl
    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup (Creamy & Easy)
  • Sprouts curry with mung beans in onion-tomato masala served with steamed basmati rice
    Sprouts Curry Recipe (Moong Sprouts Sabzi) - Instant Pot & Stovetop
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BREAKFAST RECIPES

  • Close up of homemade sambar with drumstick, carrot, and okra in a rich tamarind lentil broth
    One-Pot Sambar Recipe
  • Mushroom pepper fry served with steamed rice and rasam on a banana leaf plate
    Mushroom Pepper Fry (South Indian Style)
  • Instant Pot Aloo Matar curry served in a bowl with potatoes and green peas
    Aloo Matar (Potato and Peas Curry)
  • lauki recipes for summer cooking
    13 Lauki Recipes (Bottle Gourd Recipes | Dudhi Recipes)
  • paneer moong dal no rice idli in idli plate
    Paneer Moong Dal Idli (No Rice, High Protein Instant Idli Recipe)
  • crispy punjabi aloo paratha straight from tawa
    Aloo Paratha | Potato Stuffed Paratha
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PANEER RECIPES

  • Gobi paneer stir fry with crispy cauliflower and pan-fried paneer cubes in aromatic spices
    Gobi Paneer - Low Carb, High Protein
  • Crispy paneer and sweet potato skewers served with vrat green chutney
    Sweet Potato Paneer Skewers (Air Fryer + Oven Method)
  • vrat friendly paneer makhana sabzi with kuttu ki roti
    Makhana Paneer Tamatar Sabzi (Vrat-Friendly, No Onion No Garlic)
  • mutter paneer
    Matar Paneer Recipe [Mutter Paneer]
  • Simple and Tasty Paneer Recipes for Every Meal
    Best Paneer Recipes to Try at Home (Easy & Delicious)
  • paneer grilled cheese
    Paneer Sandwich Recipe | Paneer Grilled Sandwich
See more Paneer →

LENTILS AND LEGUMES

  • chana dal recipe for dal pakwan sindhi popular breakfast dish
    Dal For Sindhi Dal Pakwan
  • recipe for sindhi sai bhaji
    Sindhi Sai Bhaji Recipe
  • bedmi puri on a plate with aloo tamatar sabzi on the side
    Bedmi Puri (Crispy Urad Dal Poori)
  • Lauki Chana Dal - Pressure Cooker
  • Easy Chana Masala | Chickpeas Masala
  • dal makhani dish
    Recipe for Dal Makhani - Better than Restaurant!
See more Lentils (Dal) & Beans →

RICE RECIPES

  • Soya chunks pulao with basmati rice, textured vegetable protein, and whole spices in a pot
    Soya Chunks Pulao (Easy, Protein-Rich One Pot Meal)
  • Close-up of steaming Sindhi Methi Pulao garnished with lemon juice and green chilies
    Sindhi Methi Pulao Recipe | Easy One-Pot Fenugreek Rice
  • Rice pakora (chawal ke pakode) made with leftover rice
    Rice Pakora | Chawal Ke Pakode | Leftover Rice Pakora
  • instant pot basmati rice recipe
    Instant Pot Basmati Rice (Perfect Every Time)
  • rice with turmeric powder
    Turmeric Rice Recipe | Indian Yellow Rice
  • Kathiyawadi khichdi from Gujarat with toor dal, rice, whole spices, and ghee tempering in a bowl
    Kathiyawadi Khichdi | Gujarati Masala Khichdi Recipe
See more Biryani & Rice Dishes →

INDIAN SWEETS

  • Assorted Indian sweets on a festive platter – colorful burfi, laddoo, gulab jamun, and kaju katli arranged for celebration.
    21+ Delicious Indian Desserts to Try at Home
  • Two-ingredient mango ice cream barfi with saffron
    2-Ingredient Mango Ice Cream Barfi
  • Til ke ladoo made with sesame seeds and jaggery
    Til Ke Laddu Recipe With Jaggery
  • Crispy air fryer gujiya dumplings on a plate
    Gujiya Recipe (Air Fryer & Baked)
  • coconut burfi recipe
    Coconut Burfi (Nariyal Barfi)
  • Badam Burfi Recipe (Badam Katli) - Easy Almond Fudge in 20 Minutes
See more Indian Sweets →

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