dhansak
Dhansak is an ages-old Parsi family recipe. It has something for everyone - lamb, lentils, pumpkin, eggplant, and a creamy texture with no dairy products.
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recipes from the Parsi community
kachumber
Fresh and slightly acidic, kachumber is a chopped salad featuring tomato, cucumber and onion. It is a common accompaniment to many Indian meals.
Parsi baked egg custard
A simple, yet elegant dessert, lagan nu custard is served at festive family occasions. It is made with everyday ingredients, just a few spices, and is not tooth-achingly sweet.
Parsi brown rice
Rice with caramelised onions. Lightly golden in colour, vagharela chawal is mildly sweet and fragrant from the whole spices. This is a step up from plain rice.
Parsi scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs the Parsi way. Akoori can be served at breakfast, as a snack, for lunch, or for a light evening meal. It is mildly spiced, yet with a kick from the green chillies.
steamed fish with coconut and coriander
Fish coated with coconut and coriander chutney, then steamed in banana leaves. Patrani ni maachi is a speciality of the Parsi community from Gujerat.
yellow dal
A very simple and basic recipe for cooking dal. This recipe for uppu paruppu or dhandar makes a great side dish or a simple meal. Another comfort food recipe.