Chicken seekh kebab is a popular South asian grilled dish made from minced chicken that’s seasoned with aromatic spices and shaped onto skewers before cooking. “Seekh” refers to the skewers the meat is molded onto. Traditionally, it is cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), but can also be grilled, baked…
Chaat is a broad category of savory street snacks that originated in the Indian subcontinent, especially popular in North India. It is known for its bold mix of flavours and textures. Chaat is a staple of Indian street food culture, especially in cities like Delhi, where it’s enjoyed as a…
Aloo chole, also known as aloo channa is a hearty and flavourful North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and chickpeas (chole). The potatoes and chickpeas are cooked in a spiced, slightly tangy gravy. It is commonly enjoyed with fluffy bhature (deep-fried bread), soft roti, naan or steamed rice. Aloo…
Bread omelette is a popular street-style dish made by combining eggs with slices of bread, creating a quick, filling, and flavourful meal. The soft, fluffy omelette fused with crispy bread, often enhanced with butter, cheese or spicy chutneys. It is commonly served hot, folded like a sandwich and can be…
Maravalli kilangu is the Tamil name for tapioca (cassava root), a common South Indian root vegetable. It is a starchy vegetable widely grown in tropical regions. It looks like a long, thick root with brown rough skin and a white or slightly yellow flesh. Maravalli kilangu has a mild, slightly…
Vendakkai thokku is a flavorful South Indian condiment made primarily from okra (ladies finger), known as vendakkai in Tamil. It’s a thick, spicy and slightly-tangy preparation that sits somewhere between a pickle and a curry. It’s a great way to enjoy okra without the sliminess. Vendakkai thokku has a thick…
Milagai killi potta sambar is a simple, homestyle South Indian sambar known for its bold, slightly spicy flavour. “Milagai killi potta” literally means “chillies that are torn and added” (instead of grinding or using powder). In this dish, dried red chillies or green chillies are hand-torn and cooked directly in…
Mirchi ka salan is a traditional Hyderabadi curry known for its rich, bold and well-balanced flavours. This dish is made using large green chillies cooked in a thick, aromatic gravy. Despite using green chillies, the dish is usually not overwhelmingly hot, as less spicier chilly varieties are often used. Mirchi…
Hyderabadi biryani is one of India’s most iconic and flavourful rice dishes, originating from the historic city of Hyderabad. It reflects a rich blend of Mughal and regional culinary traditions, and is usually served with salan (gravy-based curry) and ONION RAITA. Hyderabadi biryani is known for its aromatic basmati rice,…
Bajji is a popular South Indian deep-fried snack, especially loved in the states of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its crispy outside and soft, flavourful inside. Bajji is made by coating slices of vegetables in a spiced batter and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Onion bajji (also called…