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My mother sent me to Kolkata University with this recipe written on an envelope. Twenty years later, it's still the reason my husband comes home early on Sundays.

kerala appam. fermentation is evrything here dont skip it. pair with my stew recipe

My grandmother had a chaat stall opposite India Gate. This is her exact recipe that people still talk about 50 years later.

The ultimate comfort food. Toor dal cooked until creamy and tempered with garlic and ghee. Ready in 20 minutes with a pressure cooker.

Sunday lunch staple. The gravy should be thick and glossy, not watery. I use the dark red kidney beans for better flavor.

No fermentation needed! Perfect for busy mornings when you want something healthy. I add carrots to sneak in veggies.

A light, runny stew made with Rohu fish, potatoes, and cauliflower. The flavor comes from Panch Phoron and raw mustard oil. Don't sub with olive oil please.

A Bengali comfort dish. Potatoes cooked in a thick poppy seed paste. It has a nutty flavor and induces a nice nap afterwards.

This is the chole recipe that made my Canadian husband cry on first bite. Dark, spicy, and cooked overnight like proper Punjabi households do. No pressure cooker shortcuts here!

The Kolhapuri way. It's sprouts curry topped with farsan (crunchy mix). The 'tarri' (oil layer) on top is essential.

weeknight pressure cooker rogan josh. sear the meat first thats the trick

Red Delhi carrots slow-cooked in milk. No condensed milk shortcuts here! This takes time and lots of stirring, but tastes like love.

Not for the faint-hearted. This dry curry uses fresh ground black pepper and fennel. The aroma when you roast the spices is intoxicating.

A delicious recipe I created

A dry, spicy preparation where the masala coats the prawns thickly. The flavor of coconut slices (thenga kothu) fried in the oil is unbeatable.