“Deliciously Authentic: 17 Mouthwatering Indian Recipes to Spice Up Your Kitchen!”

Unlock the Flavors of India: 17 Authentic Indian Recipes to Spice Up Your Kitchen

Introduction

Indian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse range of dishes. From creamy curries to savory snacks, Indian food offers a culinary journey like no other. In this article, we’ll explore 17 authentic Indian recipes that will transport you to the streets of Mumbai, the spice markets of Delhi, and the kitchens of traditional Indian homes.

1. Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup cream
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Marinate the chicken in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt for at least 2 hours.

Heat butter in a pan and add the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is tender.

Add tomato puree and cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in cream and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

2. Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tikka masala paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup cream
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Marinate the chicken in yogurt, tikka masala paste, lemon juice, and salt for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until golden brown.

Add the marinated chicken and cook until tender.

Stir in tomato puree and cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in cream and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

3. Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 2 cups spinach, blanched and pureed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh cream for garnish

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.

Stir in spinach puree and cook for 5 minutes.

Add paneer cubes and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot with roti or naan.

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4. Vegetable Biryani

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
• Assorted vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes), chopped
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons biryani masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat ghee in a large pot and sauté onion until golden brown.

Add chopped vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

Add soaked rice and yogurt. Mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with raita.

5. Chana Masala

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chickpeas, cooked
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.

Stir in cooked chickpeas and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

6. Rogan Josh

Ingredients:

• 500g lamb, cubed
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onions until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.

Stir in yogurt and lamb cubes. Pressure cook for 20 minutes or until lamb is tender.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

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7. Aloo Gobi

Ingredients:

• 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

Stir in cauliflower florets and potatoes. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.

8. Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

In a bowl, mix yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.

Marinate chicken pieces in the yogurt mixture for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Place marinated chicken on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with mint chutney.

9. Dal Makhani

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black lentils (whole urad dal), soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cream for garnish

Directions:

Pressure cook soaked lentils and kidney beans until soft.

Heat butter in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.

Stir in cooked lentils and kidney beans. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot with rice or naan.

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10. Samosa

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
• Salt to taste
• 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Oil for frying

Directions:

In a bowl, mix flour, oil, carom seeds, and salt. Knead into a stiff dough using water.

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste until golden brown.

Add green peas, mashed potatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.

Roll out portions of the dough into small circles. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center and fold into a triangle. Seal the edges.

Heat oil for frying and deep fry the samosas until golden brown.

Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

11. Naan Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup warm water
• Butter for brushing

Directions:

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add yogurt, oil, and warm water. Knead into a soft dough.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 2 hours.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll out into oval shapes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the naan for 2 minutes on each side, until puffed up and golden brown.

Brush with butter and serve hot with your favorite curry.

12. Paneer Tikka

Ingredients:

• 250g paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 bell pepper, cut into cubes
• 1 onion, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Lemon wedges for garnish

Directions:

In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.

Add paneer cubes, bell pepper, and onion. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.

Thread the marinated paneer, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers.

Heat oil in a grill pan and cook the skewers until charred and cooked through.

Serve hot with lemon wedges and mint chutney.

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13. Chicken Korma

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts, soaked in water
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.

Blend soaked cashew nuts and yogurt into a smooth paste.

Stir in the cashew-yogurt paste and chicken pieces. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

14. Masoor Dal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Wash masoor dal thoroughly and cook until soft.

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

Stir in cooked masoor dal and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

15. Bhindi Masala

Ingredients:

• 500g okra (bhindi), chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Sauté onion until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

Stir in chopped okra and cook until tender.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.

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16. Rasgulla

Ingredients:

• 1 liter milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 cups water
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• Saffron strands (optional)
• Chopped pistachios for garnish

Directions:

Heat milk in a pan until it comes to a boil.

Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Stir gently until the milk curdles.

Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth to separate the whey.

Rinse the paneer under cold water to remove any traces of lemon juice.

Knead the paneer until smooth and divide into small balls.

In a separate pot, heat water, sugar, cardamom pods, and saffron (if using) until the sugar dissolves.

Add the paneer balls to the sugar syrup and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until they double in size.

Allow the rasgullas to cool in the syrup, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

17. Gulab Jamun

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1/4 cup milk
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• Saffron strands (optional)
• Chopped nuts for garnish

Directions:

In a bowl, mix milk powder, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.

Add ghee and milk, and knead into a soft dough.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll into smooth balls.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the dough balls on low heat until golden brown.

In a separate pot, heat sugar, water, and saffron until the sugar dissolves to make the syrup.

Add the fried dough balls to the syrup and soak for at least 1 hour.

Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken:In a bowl, mix 500g of boneless chicken cut into cubes with 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and salt to taste. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours.

Cooking the Chicken:Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and add the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is tender.

Preparing the Sauce:Add 1 cup of tomato puree to the cooked chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 cup of cream and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken:Mix 500g of boneless chicken cut into cubes with 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of tikka masala paste, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt to taste. Marinate for 1 hour.

Cooking the Chicken:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown.

Add the marinated chicken and cook until tender.

Preparing the Sauce:Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in 1/2 cup of cream and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Palak Paneer

Instructions

Preparing the Spinach:Blanch 2 cups of spinach and puree it.

Cooking the Paneer:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in 2 pureed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the oil separates.

Add the spinach puree and cook for 5 minutes.

Add 200g of paneer cubes and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot with roti or naan.

Vegetable Biryani

Instructions

Preparing the Rice and Vegetables:Soak 2 cups of basmati rice for 30 minutes.

Chop assorted vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes).

Cooking the Biryani:Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a large pot and sauté 1 thinly sliced onion until golden brown.

Add the chopped vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of biryani masala, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Add the soaked rice and mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with raita.

Chana Masala

Instructions

Preparing the Chickpeas:Cook 2 cups of chickpeas until soft.

Cooking the Masala:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in 2 pureed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, and salt to taste. Cook until the oil separates.

Add the cooked chickpeas and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Rogan Josh

Instructions

Cooking the Meat:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 2 finely chopped onions until golden brown, then add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 2 pureed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the oil separates.

Stir in 500g of cubed lamb and pressure cook for 20 minutes or until tender.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

Aloo Gobi

Instructions

Cooking the Vegetables:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Stir in 1 cauliflower cut into florets and 2 potatoes cubed. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.

Tandoori Chicken

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken:Mix 500g of chicken pieces with 1 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of tandoori masala, 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt to taste. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

Cooking the Chicken:Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Place the marinated chicken on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with mint chutney.

Dal Makhani

Instructions

Cooking the Lentils:Cook 1 cup of black lentils and 1/4 cup of kidney beans until soft.

Preparing the Sauce:Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic

paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 2 pureed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and salt to taste. Cook until the oil separates.

Stir in the cooked lentils and simmer for 30 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot with rice or naan.

Samosa

Instructions

Making the Dough:In a bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of carom seeds, and salt to taste. Knead into a stiff dough using water.

Preparing the Filling:Heat oil in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 finely chopped green chili and 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of green peas and 2 boiled and mashed potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.

Assembling and Frying:Roll out portions of the dough into small circles.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center and fold into a triangle. Seal the edges.

Deep fry the samosas until golden brown.

Garnishing and Serving:Serve hot with mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

Naan Bread

Instructions

Making the Dough:In a bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of oil, and 1/2 cup of warm water. Knead into a soft dough.

Cooking the Naan:Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 2 hours.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll out into oval shapes.

Cook the naan on a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side, until puffed up and golden brown.

Garnishing and Serving:Brush with butter and serve hot with your favorite curry.

Paneer Tikka

Instructions

Marinating the Paneer:Mix 250g of paneer cubes with 1 bell pepper cut into cubes, 1 onion cut into cubes, 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, and salt to taste. Marinate for 1 hour.

Skewering and Grilling:Thread the marinated paneer, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers.Heat oil in a grill pan and cook the skewers until charred and cooked through.

Garnishing and Serving:Serve hot with lemon wedges and mint chutney.

Chicken Korma

Instructions

Marinating the Chicken:Mix 500g of chicken pieces with 1/4 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of korma paste, 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, and salt to taste. Marinate for 1 hour.

Cooking the Chicken:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add 2 finely chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.

Add the marinated chicken and cook until tender.

Preparing the Sauce:Stir in 2 pureed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in 1/2 cup of cream and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

Masoor Dal

Instructions

Cooking the Lentils:Cook 1 cup of masoor dal until soft.

Preparing the Sauce:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Stir in the cooked masoor dal and simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Bhindi Masala

Instructions

Cooking the Okra:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.

Sauté 1 finely chopped onion until golden brown, then add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Stir in chopped okra and cook until tender.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.

Rasgulla

Instructions

Preparing the Cheese Balls:Boil 1 liter of milk and add 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Stir until the milk curdles.

Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth and rinse under cold water.

Knead the paneer until smooth and divide into small balls.

Cooking the Rasgulla:In a pot, heat 4 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2-3 cardamom pods.

Add the paneer balls to the sugar syrup and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until they double in size.

Allow the rasgullas to cool in the syrup, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Garnishing and Serving:Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Gulab Jamun

Instructions

Making the Dough Balls:In a bowl, mix 1 cup of milk powder, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.Add 2 tablespoons of ghee and 1/4 cup of milk. Knead into a soft dough and divide into small portions.

Roll the portions into smooth balls.

Frying the Jamuns:Heat oil in a pan and fry the dough balls on low heat until golden brown.

Preparing the Sugar Syrup:In a separate pot, heat 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and saffron strands until the

sugar dissolves.

Soaking and Serving:Add the fried dough balls to the sugar syrup and soak for at least 1 hour.

Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

These detailed instructions will guide you through preparing each dish to perfection, ensuring a flavorful and authentic Indian culinary experience every time!

Conclusion

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