Table of Contents
Foreword 9
Introduction 11
My Favorite Vegetarian Curries 13
India's Most Favorite Paneer Makhani 14
Pindi Chana (The Quintessential Punjabi Chickpea Curry) 17
Dhaba-Style Dal Makhani 18
Bhindi Fry (Okra Fry) 21
10-Minute Rasedar Aloo 22
Chana Saag 25
Handi Paneer 26
Kadhi Pakora (My Treat from Childhood) 29
Navratan Korma 31
Dal Fry 35
Aloo Paneer Kofta 36
Shahi Mix Vegetables 39
Meat - and Fish-Centric Curries 41
Chicken Tikka Masala 43
Lamb Vindaloo 44
Mutton Sukka 47
Finger-Licking Butter Chicken 50
Mughlai Egg Curry 53
Lamb Korma 54
Chicken Jalfrezi 57
Shrimp Malai Curry 58
Dad's Special Chicken Kofta Curry 61
Methi Fish Curry 62
Anda Tawa Masala 65
Coconut Milk Fish Curry 66
Staple Rice Dishes 69
Cumin Peas Pulao (The First Dish I Ever Made) 71
Masala Khichdi (My Top Comfort Food) 72
Pride of Nizam's Lamb Biryani 75
Mix Veg Biryani 77
Saffron Basmati Pulao 81
Vegetable Cilantro Rice 82
My Most Loved Indian Breads 85
Chile Cheese Naan 87
Lachha Paratha 89
Onion Kulcha 93
Missi Roti 94
Ajwain Poori 97
Mix Veg Paratha 98
Appetizers and Soups for Special Get-Togethers 101
Tandoori Chicken 103
Potato Pea Samosa 104
Onion Pakora (A Teatime Must-Have!) 106
Amritsari Macchi 109
Chicken Seekh Kebab 110
Tandoori Vegetables 113
Veg Momos 114
Palak Tamatar Shorba 117
South Indian Tomato Pepper Rasam 118
Mulligatawny Soup 121
Lemon Cilantro Soup 122
Standout Desserts for All Occasions 125
My Mom's Gajar ka Halwa 127
Saffron Kheer 128
Pista Kulfi 131
Raisin Halwa 132
6-Ingredient Makhana Phirni 135
Must-Have Accompaniments with Your Indian Meal 137
Mixed Veg Pickle 139
5-Minute Cucumber Mint Raita 140
Green Yogurt Dip 143
Masala Papad 144
Spiced Mango Chutney 147
Masala Onion 148
Mango Cardamom Lassi to Cool You Down 151
Tangy Jal Jeera 152
Acknowledgments 155
About the Author 157
Index 161