Varan Bhaat (Maharashtrian Dal Rice)
Simple, soothing Maharashtrian toor dal with turmeric and asafoetida, served over steamed rice with ghee and lemon. Ready in about 35 minutes.
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Indian recipes for home cooks everywhere: restaurant favourites like butter chicken, biryani, tikka masala and samosas, everyday dals and curries, festival sweets and the chutneys that go with them. Every recipe lists swaps for ingredients outside India.
Pitla (Maharashtrian Gram Flour Curry)
Thick, creamy Maharashtrian gram flour curry with mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion and garlic. A 20-minute pantry dinner, naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Green Chilli Thecha (Maharashtrian Chutney)
Fiery, rustic Maharashtrian chutney of blistered green chillies and garlic pounded with roasted peanuts and coriander. Ready in 15 minutes.
7 Diwali Snacks (Namkeen) to Make Ahead
7 easy Diwali snacks (namkeen) to make ahead: chakli, poha chivda, cornflakes chivda, shakarpara, masala makhana, baked samosas and masala papad, with storage times.
10 Easy Diwali Sweets to Make at Home
10 easy Diwali sweets: gulab jamun, kaju katli, besan ladoo, nankhatai, barfi, kalakand and no-cook ladoo, with make-ahead times and supermarket swaps.
Nankhatai (Eggless Indian Shortbread Cookies)
Crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth eggless Indian shortbread cookies with cardamom and pistachios. One bowl, no frying, and ready in under an hour.
Crispy Chakli (Rice Flour Murukku)
Crunchy spiral chakli made the instant way with rice flour, gram flour, butter, cumin and sesame. A classic Diwali snack that keeps for two weeks.
Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)
Smooth, melt-in-the-mouth cashew fudge diamonds made with just cashews, sugar, water and a touch of cardamom. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for Diwali gift boxes.
Gulab Jamun with Milk Powder
Soft, spongy gulab jamun made with supermarket milk powder, fried slowly and soaked in warm cardamom and rose syrup. No khoya needed.
Indian Takeout at Home: 12 Restaurant Favorites With 7 Supermarket Spices
Make butter chicken, biryani, tikka masala, samosas, chana masala and more at home with just 7 supermarket spices. Spice kit, swaps and times for 12 Indian restaurant favorites.