South Asian Food
South Asian recipes bring together vibrant flavors, aromatic spices, and diverse cooking techniques. From creamy curries to hearty biryanis and crispy dosas, the variety is endless. Whether you’re craving a spicy curry, a tangy chutney, or a comforting bowl of dal, South Asian cuisine offers something for every palate. Ingredients like cumin, turmeric, ginger, and garlic are common, giving dishes a unique depth of flavor.
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Quick And Easy Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa) - Chili to Choc
Gajar Halwa is an exquisite Pakistani and Indian dessert made with a delightful combination of carrots, ghee, milk, sugar, and nuts. This quick and easy recipe is a spin on the classic by using milk powder. You get the same enriching dessert but in only 30 minutes. Full recipe at chilitochoc.com.
Authentic Masala Chai (Spiced Tea)
Masala Chai is a popular South Asian hot beverage. It is a soul-warming, aromatic blend of black tea brewed with a mix of spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns, which are then simmered with milk sweetened with jaggery. #foodphotography #indianchai
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Pakistani Chapli Kabab (Beef Kebab)
40min · 5 servings A spicy and juicy Pakistani meat patty made with ground beef, dried pomegranate seeds, onions, tomatoes and freshly ground spices. Full recipe chilitochoc.com. Ingredients - 1 ½ tbsp cumin seeds - 2 tbsp coriander seeds - ½ tsp carom seeds - ½ tsp black peppercorns - 2 tbsp dried pomegranate seeds - 500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef, preferably with 20% fat - 2 tsp crushed red pepper - 1 tsp garam masala - 1 ¼ tsp salt - 1 ½ tsp cornmeal - 2 tbsp fresh coriander - 2-3 cloves garlic, minced - 4 cm (~1.5") piece of ginger, minced - 2-3 green chilies - 1 small (~90g) tomato, diced - 1 small (~100g) red onion, finely diced - 1 egg - ⅓ cooking oil, for frying
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Hariyali Chicken (Green Chicken Curry)
25min · 6 servings INGREDIENTS - 500g boneless chicken, cut in cubes 4cm (2inch) cubes - ¼ cup cooking oil - ½ cup yogurt - ¼ cup cooking cream - 1 tsp ginger & garlic, crushed - ¾ tsp salt - ¼ tsp black pepper powder - ½ tsp white pepper - ½ tsp red chili powder - 1 tsp cumin powder Green Marinade: - 20 (5g) fresh mint leaves - ⅓ cup (~10g) fresh coriander, with tender stems tightly packed - 2 green chilies - 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Fish Pakora
INGREDIENTS - 500g boneless fish, cut in bite-sized cubes - ¾ tsp salt - 1 tsp ginger & garlic, minced - 1 tbsp lemon juice - Cooking oil, for frying Batter: - 1/3 cup gram flour - 2 tbsp rice flour - ½ tsp salt - ½ tsp red chili powder - ¾ tsp Kashmiri chili powder - 1 tsp crushed chilies - ½ tsp carom seeds - ¼ tsp turmeric powder - 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds, crushed - 1 ½ tsp coriander seeds, crushed - ¼ tsp orange food colour - Water, as required Garnish: - Chaat masala - Fresh coriander, chopped
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Desi Masala Pasta | Indian Pasta
20min · 2 servings INGREDIENTS • - 1 cup (~100g) penne pasta • - 2 tbsp oil • - 2 tbsp yellow onion, chopped • - ½ bell pepper, sliced • - ¼ cup sweet corns • - 1 tbsp tomato paste • - 1 tbsp tomato ketchup • - 1 tbsp soy sauce • - 1 tbsp white vinegar • - 1 tsp TRS crushed chilies • - ½ tsp TRS black peppercorns, crushed • - ½ tsp TRS cumin powder • - 1 tsp chicken powder • - ½ tsp TRS jaggery (gur) • - ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated • - 1 green chili, chopped • - TRS black sesame seeds, to garnish • - TRS paprika powder INSTRUCTIONS • 1. Boil pasta according to package instructions till al dente. • 2. Heat oil and sauté onion till translucent in colour. • 3. Then stir fry bell pepper and for 3-4 mins. • 4. Throw in the sweet corns along with tomato paste, ket
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Restaurant Style Chicken Handi
30min · 4 servings INGREDIENTS • - 500 g boneless chicken, cut in cubes • - 1/3 cup oil • - 1 tsp ginger & garlic, crushed • - 2 medium tomatoes, halved • - 1 tbsp tomato paste • - 1 tbsp crushed chilies • - ½ tsp red chili powder • - 1 tsp salt • - ½ tsp turmeric powder • - 1 tsp cumin powder • - 1 tsp coriander powder • - ½ tsp white pepper • - ½ tsp black pepper • - ¼ cup yogurt • - 1 tsp coconut powder • - ¼ cup cooking cream • - 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves INSTRUCTIONS • 1. Heat oil and add the chicken on high flame along with ginger and garlic. • 2. Fry till the chicken changes colour then put the halved tomatoes. Lower the heat to mediumlow, cover the pan and let the tomatoes steam until you are able to pull off their skin. • 3. Then add all the dry spice
Quick And Easy Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa) - Chili to Choc
Gajar Halwa is an exquisite Pakistani and Indian dessert made with a delightful combination of carrots, ghee, milk, sugar, and nuts. This quick and easy recipe is a spin on the classic by using milk powder. You get the same enriching dessert but in only 30 minutes. Full recipe at chilitochoc.com.