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Spiced Indian Yogurt (Chaas)
Chaas or Indian buttermilk is a mild drink that uses spices which are known for their digestive properties. It's a must-have after an indulgent meal and takes all of five minutes to rustle up.
Salted Mint Lassi (Borhani)
This herbaceous, savory lassi is the perfect accompaniment to any Indian meal. Just a pinch of chaat masala adds funky and tangy flavor, while black pepper and Kashmiri red chile powder bring the heat.
Spicy and Salty Mango Lassi
This smoothie is a mash-up of a lassi, the Indian yogurt drink, and the spicy mangoes sold by street vendors.
Nimbu Soda (Indian-Style Lime Soda)
There may be no better drink for beating the heat than a nimbu soda, a lime-and-soda drink that's ubiquitous in India.
South Indian Lime Rice
If you have leftover white rice, this is one delicious make-over you can give it in a jiffy. The sourness of the lime is subdued by the fragrant oil, giving you a savory rice that is easy to impress with.
Coconut Chutney
This is the blueprint for the classic coconut chutney, often eaten alongside idlis and dosai, although it's versatile enough to serve with grilled fish or vegetables.
Mint Chutney
This Indian mint chutney is deceptively complex for the quick work required to put together the fresh, sharp, and spicy condiment.
Indian Spiced Chickpea Gravy (Chole)
Chole, Indian chickpea curry, is a wonderful side or main. It's usually eaten with deep fried bread or with a steaming hot plateful of white rice.
Warm Cardamom Honey Milk
Lightly sweet and infused with floral, aromatic spices, Cardamom Honey Milk is a wonderful way to unwind at the end of a long day.
Indian Mango Cooler (Panha)
A sweet and tart refreshing spiced drink concentrate made with fresh mangoes.
A slightly spicy, grassy palate cleanser popular in South India for its cooling properties, this drink is just the thing to get you back on your feet after a heavy meal.
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Homemade Naan & Sanaa Dipping Sauces
The long-awaited recipes for Sanaa's naan dipping sauces are finally available! From the spicy Jalapeno Lime Pickle to the mild Cucumber Raita, you'll find a variety to please any palate. Along with an easy recipe for naan, create your own Sanaa bread service any time at home.
Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters)
Pakoras - spiced Indian vegetable fritters, a popular Indian street food snack or starter for an Indian meal. Or pass around as a canapé!
Vegetable Curry
One of those rare real curries made with spices found at everyday supermarkets. Make this mixed Vegetable Curry with your choice of vegetables!
Beyond Curry: Khichdi with Eggplant Fritters
If Indian food is just chicken tikka and biryani to you, then please keep reading. In India, food varies from region to region, home to home, and religion to religion. And it's not all spicy and complicated. Most Indian food is surprisingly simple to make and very, very rewarding to eat. In this new Indian cooking column, I'd like to introduce you to the real food we cook and eat at home. For starters, khichdi, a sort of one-pot comfort meal of rice, lentils and vegetables.
Eggplant Curry - South Indian Brinjal Curry
South Indian Eggplant Curry - roasted eggplant simmered in a strongly spiced curry sauce so it soaks up flavour and collapses into a delicious mush. SO GOOD!
Hyderabadi bagara baingan
A rich, delicious Indian eggplant curry which can be served as a side to biryani.
Vada Pav
A delicious Indian street food
Loaded Naan Nachos With Ground Lamb and Crispy Chickpeas
Indian-inspired ingredients make these Naan Nachos (or should I say Naan-chos?) anything but ordinary.
Curried Rice
A really great Curried Rice that won't disappoint! This basmati rice recipe is flavoured with curry powder plus extra spices to to give it great flavour.
Indian Lentil Soup with Garlic Naan
Indian lentil soup is deliciously spicy, garlicky, warm, and comforting. Add garlicky naan with this Indian lentil soup to satisfy your Indian food cravings