Rava Dosa is a crispy, lacy South Indian crepe made from a thin, instant semolina batter, needing no fermentation. Its delicate, holey texture and quick preparation make it a popular choice for a fuss-free weekday breakfast.
Rava Dosa at a Glance CuisineSouth Indian CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation10 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 50 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving2 dosas Rava Dosa Ingredients 1 cup rava (semolina); 1/2 cup rice flour; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup curd; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1/2 inch ginger, grated; a few curry leaves, chopped; 1/4 tsp cumin seeds; a few crushed black peppercorns; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for cooking. How to Make Rava Dosa Whisk rava, rice flour, all-purpose flour and curd with water into a very thin, watery batter, similar to neer dosa consistency. Rest the batter for 20 minutes to let the rava absor…Gajar Ka Halwa
Gajar Ka Halwa is North India's classic winter dessert, made by slow-cooking grated carrots in milk until rich and fudgy, then finished with ghee and nuts. A festive favourite, it's especially popular during the colder months when fresh red carrots are in season.
Gajar Ka Halwa at a Glance CuisineNorth Indian CountryIndia MealDessert CourseDessert / Festival Sweet Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation20 minutes Cooking45 minutes Total timeAbout 65 minutes Servings6 Suggested serving1/2 cup Gajar Ka Halwa Ingredients 1 kg carrots, grated; 1 litre full-fat milk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; 2 tbsp chopped almonds and cashews; 1 tbsp raisins. How to Make Gajar Ka Halwa Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan; add grated carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the milk is fully absorbed and reduced, about 30-35 minutes. Add sugar and continue coo…Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Papdi Chaat
Papdi Chaat is a popular North Indian street snack made by topping crisp flat wafers with chickpeas, potato, curd and tangy chutneys. Layered with textures and flavours, it's a favourite party appetizer and evening treat.
Papdi Chaat at a Glance CuisineNorth Indian CountryIndia MealSnack CourseSnack / Street Food Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyEasy Preparation20 minutes Cooking0 minutes Total timeAbout 20 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving1 plate Papdi Chaat Ingredients 20-24 papdi (flat crisp wafers); 1 cup boiled chickpeas; 1 boiled potato, chopped; 1/2 cup curd, whisked; 3 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp green mint-coriander chutney; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/4 cup sev; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; salt to taste. How to Make Papdi Chaat Arrange the papdi on a serving plate. Top with boiled chickpeas and chopped potato. Drizzle whisked curd generously over the top. Add tamarind chutney and green chu…Chana Madra
Chana Madra is a mellow, curd-based chickpea curry from Himachal Pradesh, gently spiced with whole spices rather than heavy chilli. A staple of the traditional Himachali feast called dham, it showcases the region's distinctive, comforting cooking style.
Chana Madra at a Glance CuisineHimachali CountryIndia MealLunch CourseMain / Curry Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking30 minutes Total timeAbout 8.5 hours Servings4 Suggested serving1 cup Chana Madra Ingredients 1.5 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight; 2 cups curd, whisked smooth; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 bay leaf; 2-3 cloves; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; a pinch of hing; salt to taste; a handful of raisins (optional). How to Make Chana Madra Pressure-cook the soaked chickpeas with salt and enough water until fully soft. Heat ghee in a pan; add bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon, let them sizzle briefly. Add hing and turmeric; stir qui…