Hearty curries, gravies, and centerpiece dishes
16 RECIPES IN THIS COURSE
A classic North Indian dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower tossed with turmeric, cumin, and coriander until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
A Kerala breakfast staple made from a naturally fermented rice and coconut batter, cooked in a curved appachatti until the edges turn crisp and lacy while the center stays soft and airy.
A Kerala classic — a medley of seasonal vegetables simmered until tender, coated in a ground coconut-yogurt paste, and finished with raw coconut oil and curry leaves.
Whole eggplant charred over an open flame until smoky, then mashed and simmered with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and warming spices into a rustic North Indian curry.
Okra pan-fried until non-sticky, then tossed with a dry onion-tomato masala — a staple weeknight vegetable dish across Indian households.
A quick, protein-rich twist on classic egg bhurji — hard-boiled eggs are crumbled and folded into a fragrant onion-tomato masala instead of being scrambled raw, giving the dish a firmer, more textured bite.
A hearty North Indian lentil dish made from split chana dal, pressure-cooked until tender and finished with a fragrant onion-tomato masala and a garlic tadka.
Bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken, double-fried until deeply crisp, then tossed through a garlicky, curry-leaf-scented yogurt-chili tempering for that signature tangy heat.
Firm white fish fillets cut into strips, seasoned, double-breaded for maximum crunch, and fried until golden — a comfort-food classic that goes just as well with fries as it does with a salad.
A North Indian breakfast staple — whole wheat dough stuffed with a spiced grated cauliflower filling, then rolled and cooked on a hot tawa with ghee until crisp and golden.
A North Indian favorite — soft paneer cubes and green peas cooked in a rich, lightly spiced onion-tomato gravy.
A rustic Italian soup built on a base of sautéed vegetables and tomatoes, simmered with kidney beans and small pasta, and finished with fresh basil and parmesan.
