Fluffy Banana Pancakes
Soft, fluffy pancakes made with a ripe mashed banana and a touch of cinnamon. Ready in about 25 minutes.
By Diet
Vegetarian
Classic Banana Bread
Moist, tender one-bowl banana bread made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and melted butter. No mixer needed.
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.
Dal Tadka (Everyday Yellow Dal)
Comforting yellow lentils finished with a sizzling tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic and dried chilli. Simple, cheap and ready in about 45 minutes.
Garlic Naan (No Tandoor)
Soft, bubbly homemade garlic naan cooked in a cast iron skillet and brushed with garlic butter and cilantro. No tandoor needed.
Dal Makhani
Creamy, buttery Punjabi black lentils and kidney beans simmered with tomato, ginger and garlic. Made easier with a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
Palak Paneer
Soft paneer cubes in a smooth, bright green spinach sauce with ginger, garlic, cumin and a touch of cream. Ready in about 40 minutes.