Savory Chiroti

A savory version of chiroti, the traditionally sweet deep-fried snack that's eaten during the Diwali holiday.

Bhakri (Indian Unleavened Rice Bread)

Where there's a curry, there's usually a rice or roti preparation that's used to soak in or scoop up the flavorful sauce; in India's rice belt, bhakri, or rice bread, is common. Because it's unleavened, it can be made in just a matter of minutes—a few ingredients kneaded together, a little heat, and it's done.

Paratha (Flaky South Asian Flatbread)

Crispy, chewy, buttery, and comprised of innumerable flaky layers, the paratha is a flatbread that can complement any dish and be eaten at any meal.

Aloo Paratha (Indian Potato Stuffed Flatbread)

Aloo Paratha, Indian Potato Stuffed Flatbread - Crispy of the outside, moist and spicy potato filling on the inside. The simplest dough in the world to make and work with - mess free!

Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Rice)

Frequently served with toppings and condiments like sambal tumis and dried anchovies, this coconut rice is what many Malaysians crave when they wake up in the morning.

Naan bread

How to cook garlic naan 3 ways at home without a Tandoor.

Chickpea, Potato, and Spinach Jalfrezi With Cilantro Chutney

Jalfrezi is more similar in its cooking method to dry-fried Chinese dishes rather than the typical wet Indian curry. It's made by cooking spicy green chiles (I use Thai bird chilies, you can use serranos or jalapeños if you prefer) along with onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro stems and red peppers. The key to great flavor development is to cook down the aromatics in oil until almost all the moisture is driven from them and they become sticky and begin to brown. To this flavorful base, a few spices...

Tortilla Jianbing Wraps (煎饼卷)

This recipe for easy tortilla jianbing wraps will transport you to China, but with a key shortcut: whole wheat flour tortillas!

Naan recipe – chewy & fluffy!

This naan recipe is everything it promises: fluffy, chewy, bubbly with the signature elasticity that you get from tandoor cooked naan!

Grilled Naan

You could go out and buy yourself a tandoor oven (small ones run about $200 or so), but here's a better suggestion: Just grill it. It works so well for pizza, why shouldn't it do just as well for naan?