chickpeas, tomato and spinach
This simple, wholesome and hearty dal recipe is one of our favourite ways to eat lentils. Chana palak masala is chickpeas with spinach, cooked in a tomato masala and is a great family dish for weeknight eating.
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Recipes that require care and attention to detail in preparation and cooking.
They may require some specialist ingredients and some extended preparation times.
Most recipes in this book are of this difficulty.
chilli pickle
This green chilli pickle, or hari mirch ka achaar, is hot and intensely chilli flavoured.
claypot chicken
This recipe for murgh dum pukht is easy to prepare. Everything goes into the pot for overnight marination and then the pot is placed into the oven to cook. Another favourite of the British, this is a versatile dish, and need not be too hot.
coconut chutney
Getti chutni is a simple versatile chutney to go with most South Indian foods. It is most commonly served with idli, vada or dosa.
corn salad
This corn salad, maaki chaat, looks appealing and is healthy, light and full of flavour. The spices and the corn work well together.
cornmeal roti
The famous Punjabi maize flour bread, or makki di roti. They are made from an unleavened dough made from cornmeal and cooked on a griddle.
crab, mango and coconut salad
This is a typical Mumbai salad. Andeguru kosumall features fresh coconut, mango, lime, and crab.
crisp spinach chaat
A dish from the street-vendors of New Delhi. Palak chaat is made from crispy fried spinach leaves, onion, tomato, yoghurt and chaat dressings.
cucumber raita
The coolness of the cucumber and yoghurt, with a touch of sweetness, makes this kheere ka raita the perfect accompaniment for hot food
decorative basmati rice
Plain, simple rice, chawal, with a touch of colour.
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.
dosa
Dosa are south Indian rice and lentil crepes. They are gluten-free, and are just wonderful as an alternative to bread for your gluten-free friends and family.