Green Tomato And Red Onion Salad
The simple onion and green tomato salad Indian style is perfect for hot summer days.
Appetizers & Sides
Really easy to make at home Appetizers & Side dishes, snacks, and finger-licking comfort food!
Easy Crunchy Fried Prawns
These simple fried prawns are the easiest starter or sides to serve with any meal. Sometimes referred to as masala prawn fry, it’s crunchy and delicious.
Dishes we use Cashewnuts In
Not really a nut, the cashewnut finds its way into many of our traditional dishes and desserts. Here are some of the popular ones.
Dill Hummus from Scratch
An easy to make dill hummus recipe using sesame seeds instead of tahini paste. Simple, quick and tasty as ever!
Dishes that use Coconut
Curries, breads and more made with coconut in different forms, from dried coconut to grated coconut, to coconut milk or coconut juice.
Beef or Ox Tongue Stir Fry with Dried Fruit
Beef or Ox Tongue Chilly fry or stir fry is a rich dish made of tongue, onions and dried fruit. Easy-to-cook, it’s the recipe using a handful of ingredients. All you need is an hour and a half!
Goat or Sheep Tongue Masala
Tongue masala is a dish much like brain masala or mutton masala. Made with the tasty offal meat, it’s an acquired taste. Mom’s recipe for this spicy tongue masala made from sheep or …
Sukha Bombil Chilly Fry – Stir Fry of Bombay Duck Fish
The perfect creation made from the simple sukha bomblache lonche, the bombil chilli fry or Bombay duck chili fry is the perfect East Indian dish for starters or meals.
Chicken Heart Masala Gravy – Tasty Offal Heart Sukha Fry
As tasty as the chicken heart stir fry, this chicken hearts masala is a delicious offal dish with a thick and tasty gravy. Perfect as an appetizer or meal!
Potato Chops filled with Minced Meat
Ground aka minced beef, lamb or chicken meat is seasoned with spices and cooked before being encased in a patty of mashed potato. For appetizers or as sides for your mains, these East Indian potato chops are just perfect!
Chicken Heart Stir Fry – Tasty Offal heart Chili Fry Recipe
Chicken hearts are as tasty an offal dish as you can think of. These tasty offal pieces of chicken hearts or other animal hearts are perfect for upping your vitamin quota and getting healthier.
Fried Gaboli – Fried Fish Roe – Fried Fish Eggs
Fried gaboli or fried fish roe is a delicacy among East Indians. Made with the eggs of the palla or hilsa fish, the gaboli fry is also called Indian caviar.
How to boil and store Gaboli (Fish Roe/ Fish Eggs)
A delicacy among Indians and East Indians, the fish eggs or roe is the Indian version of caviar, and called gaboli in Marathi. Usually sourced from the hilsa or illish fish, it’s easy to store them for use in the winter months.
Easy Boiled Grams – East Indian Chickpeas Snack
An easy snack or homemade appetizer, these homemade boiled grams or spicy chickpeas are easy to make and disappear quickly. Simple and pocket-friendly, these boiled chickpeas are an East Indian must-have. You’ll find …
Canapes With Russian Salad
The East Indian version of the famous Olivier salad, this is a cooling compliment to the spicy East Indian dishes. Perfect for the hot Indian weather, you can play around with the ingredients to suit your taste.
Easy Fried Zucchini
Zucchini anyone? Fried Zucchini is a snack or appetizer that is easy to make. Just a few ingredients and you have some delicious finger-licking starter grub!
East Indian Amboshi (Sun Dried Mango)
Amboshi is easy to make and can be stored for use throughout the year. Because of its tangy flavour, it’s used in several East Indian dishes.
28 Savory Cottage Cheese Recipes & Few Sweet!
The best part about this giant list of savory cottage cheese recipes is that they’re all unique in their flavors. Some have some spice, some have a saltiness added to them, while others …
How to fry Ray fish Pakat Fry
Fried ray fish is a delicious dish that is easy to make and quick to cook. Serve fried pakat fish with rice, dal, and salad and you have a perfect meal!
How to fry Mudskippers – निवटी फ्राय
Fried mudskippers or nivtya are a tasty fish that can be served with dal, rice, and salad for a perfect meal!
45+ Irish Comfort Foods – The Best Meals and Sides
Irish comfort foods and Irish meal ideas full of flavor and warmth. The best list of Irish meals and sides.
30+ Daniel Fast Breakfast & Snacks
Daniel Fast breakfast and snack recipes list will fill you with humble yet flavorful foods while you focus on prayer.
30+ Daniel Fast Meals & Sides – Lunch or Dinner
Daniel Fast meals and sides that are perfect for lunch or dinner. Use these recipes to cook and eat on the Daniel fast.
What to Cook (Prepare) For Easter Lunch?
What is a traditional Easter lunch? Here's what East Indians cook for Easter Lunch to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
How to fry Kingfish Indian-style? Surmai Masala Fry
King Fish rawa masala fry is a delicious seafood dish that is easy and quick to make. Serve with a salad, dal rice, or roti and you have a wholesome meal.
Paneer Stir Fry – Indian Cottage Cheese Side Dish
This easy to make Indian Paneer Stir Fry (Indian Cottage Cheese Stir Fry) is a delicious side dish that is quite filling and satisfying too! Made with just a few veggies, it’s the perfect side dish or quick snack!
How to boil Ox Beef Tongue? – Bovine Tongue
Boiled Tongue tastes delicious and is easy to cook traditional East Indian snack. Serve as a side, appetizer, or even in a sandwich, and you’ll be a happy chappy!
Indian Cottage Cheese (Paneer) Appetizer
This tasty Indian Paneer Appetizer is easy to make, spicy, and delicious! This soft and cheesy starter can be served as a starter, snack, or as a side dish for lunch or dinner too.
What to Cook for East Indian Dinners & Christmas?
East Indian food is so delicious and tasty, once you’ve tried it, you’ll be craving for more. From appetizers or breads, to main courses or desserts, you’ll be left drooling!
Mom’s Watermelon Rind Fries (Tarbooz Bhajiya)
My mom’s special watermelon rind fries are easy to make and delicious too! Plus our homemade tarbooz bhajiyas are gluten-free. Serve them with green chutney or sauce!
Easy Homemade Roasted Fresh Fennel Starter
Appetizers don’t always need to be rich and heavy. Here’s a fresh fennel appetizer that can be cooked up in just a few minutes.
Making Hummus Without Tahini
This easy homemade hummus recipe is what mom makes for us when we need something wholesome to add to our breakfast toast. A sort of hummus made from scratch, it’s made with the sesame instead of tahini and tastes yummy too.
How to Make Corned Beef Spread At Home
Home-made corned beef is so tasty, you’ll wonder why you never made it yourself before. Useful as an ingredient in a number of dishes, this corned beef is easy to make and delicious!
My Mom’s Easy Sesame Potato Side Dish
Sesame Potato is an easy-to-make side dish that tastes really delicious. Taking just about 20 minutes to cook, this yummy side dish can be served plain or with green chutney!
Purple Cabbage Stir Fry
Purple Cabbage Stir fry is easy to cook with soy sauce, and can be topped with mince, butter, or dry fruits!
Mom’s Easy Masala Potato fry
Masala Potato fry is a delicious dish made from the humble potato in just 15 mins. Simple and easy to make , it can be had for lunch or dinner. Serve with Chappati or Puris.
Spicy Sweet Tomato Chutney: Tomato Chili Sauce
This homemade tomato chilli sauce is easy to make and tastes just delightful! Use it for spreads, dips, or even as a base for curries and you have a perfect dish.
Bangda Chilli Fry – Soupy Mackerel Stew – Bagra Stew
Mackerel Chili Fry is a dish made of fish that is easy to make and delicious too. Served with pav, rice, or chapatis, it makes a perfect light meal!
Indian Purple Yam Snack (Konfal or Kand)
So simple and easy to cook, the purple yam called kand or konfal is a tasty healthy snack or appetizer. Sprinkled with a bit of salt and pepper this tuber makes a perfect vegetarian starter to any meal! No wonder it’s called Indian cheese!
Vegan Ratatouille | Easy + Healthy By Anna
This healthy baked vegan ratatouille is easy to prepare, gluten-free and vegan. For your daily dose of veggies try this light dinner recipe made by Anna from the food blog About Annella.
Lasoon Sirka – Laba Garlic – Pickled Garlic Recipe
Sirke wala lasoon is an easy to make pickled garlic recipe that uses only a few ingredients – garlic, chillis, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Call it pickled garlic cloves or jade garlic or laba garlic, it is delicious.
Barik Methi Foogath – Fenugreek Sprouts Stir Fry
Methi Foogath is an easy-to-make recipe of stir-fried fenugreek leaves with onions and spices. A quick healthy and earthy side dish to go with any mains. Time to make a foogath. A what? …
Mango Pickle – Mumbai East Indian Recipe
If you love Indian food, mangoes will become an indispensable part of your diet. Other than as a dessert, mangoes find prominent use in curries and pickles. One popular one, this traditional East Indian Mango pickle is sweet and mouth-watering. Easily and quickly cooked, it can be stored for months.
Pan-fried Sweet Potato Chips
Sweet potato chips are easy to make and delicious! They can be served as a snack or starter for any meal.
Chicken Gizzard Chilly Fry – Potha/Stomach Stir Fry
Chicken Gizzard Chilly fry is a healthy offal dish made of chicken stomachs that can be served as an appetizer with toast, or for lunch or dinner with chapati or chitiaps.
Egg Bhurji – Spicy Indian Scrambled Eggs & Turmeric
Egg Bhurji is an easy to make Indian spicy version of scrambled eggs. It can be your go-to food when you’re not sure what to cook or need something made quick. Anda bhurjee well with Pav (bread), puri, roti, chapati, or even plain boiled rice.
Tasty Fried Baiki – Indian Basa Fry Recipe
The baiki fish or fried Indian Basa fish has a delicious fatty and sweet taste that is just yum! Serve with dal and rice or pav and some pickled onions you have the perfect meal.
Fried Brinjal – Vangyache Kaap – Indian Aubergine Sides
Fried Brinjal or Vangyache Kaap is an easy-to-make East Indian Maharashtrian dish that hardly takes about 25 minutes. Perfect as a snack, entree, or side-dish!
Simple Boiled Egg Salad Recipe
Mom’s easy egg salad recipe uses just a few gluten free ingredients; mayonnaise, boiled eggs, spring onions, cucumbers, green peppers, salt, pepper.
Home-made Rich Mustard Paste Recipe
Home-made Yellow Mustard paste is an awesome accompaniment for your sandwiches, burgers. It even goes well with a wholesome Chicken or Mutton dish by lending a unique flavor!
Easy Cabbage and Corn Vegetable Recipe
Remember the easy fried purple cabbage vegetable we made last week? Well, this week was pretty busy too. So mom made her easy cabbage and corn stir fry; another one of those quick …
Quick and Easy Fried Purple Cabbage Recipe
Some days you’re so busy that all you want is a quick and easy vegetarian meal that you can eat with bread or puris. That’s when this purple cabbage recipe my mom makes …
Mom’s Boiled Egg Chilli Fry Recipe
Boiled egg chilly fry is an irresistible dish that has a lovely creamy texture. It is so easy and quick to make! All it takes is half an hour and you can relish it with family or friends.
Corned Beef Tongue – Salted Ox Tongue
The East Indian recipe for corned tongue or salted tongue takes a few days or a week to prepare but is delicious and perfect for many dinners and sandwiches.
Beef Tongue Roast – Ox Tongue Roast
The beef tongue roast is a tasty dish that’s popular in East Indian culture! Taking about an hour to make, this offal dish using simple ingredients is easy to make and tastes delicious. …
Simple Buttery Oyster Mushroom Recipe
Looking pretty in pink and other colours, oyster mushrooms have a mild flavour that’s reminiscent of seafood. To retain the taste, we use this quick and simple buttery recipe with just a few ingredients.
Quick Homemade Beetroot Hummus – Easy Trick
If you’re looking for a gluten free homemade hummus recipe that also includes sweet beets, this one is perfect!
Gluten Free Meaty Spicy Corn Muffins
I’ve always loved eating sweet corn muffins. They’re delicious and have a grainy but smooth texture all in one. So one day back in July 2014 I figured why not make savory corn …
Homemade Breadfruit Chips or Nachos Recipe
Breadfruit chips are one of our favorite fried breadfruit recipes to make at home. The breadfruit chips or nachos are yummy and gluten free!
Mom’s GlutenFree Homemade Chicken Soup
The monsoon and winter come around and it’s time for flus and colds. But it’s also time for some chicken soup for the soul. Or that’s what we call it. Here’s the recipe for mom’s egg drop chicken soup made from scratch. It’s heartwarming and delicious and you can easily make it at home with a little time and patience!
Spicy Love Apple Pickle | Jamrul | Chambakka
Love apples are crisp bell-shaped fruit. Tasting like pears, the juicy fruit is perfect for a spicy tangy love apple pickle.
Bombil (Bombay Duck) Pickle – Sukha Bomblache Lonche
The house stinks! That’s what my sister says every time mom makes a bombil pickle. And it actually does. The East Indian Lonchey or Dry Bombil Pickle stinks when you put it together, …
Mango Chutney – Aam Ka Murabba – Chunda
Here in Mumbai, we make this lush sweet mango chutney every summer. Sweet and slightly spicy, it’s similar to the aam ka murabba or chunda; and tastes as good as a dessert. This mango pickle perfect as an accompaniment to meals or as a spread on bread or roti for snacks or breakfast!
Homemade Tomato Carrot Soup Recipe
This homemade creamy tomato soup recipe is the perfect variation of the simple tomato soup recipe. Why? It has carrots adding natural sweetness and turmeric powder for a dose of health. Here’s how to make this carrot and tomato soup recipe Indian style, or rather my mom’s style!
Raw Mango Kadmat Salad Recipe
The East Indian Kadmat or Cuchumber is a traditional East Indian salad made from raw mangoes, onions and chillies, and can be made in a matter or minutes.
Latin American Enchiladas Recipe: Spicy & Flavorful!
Enchiladas drive your taste buds crazy, in a great way. Sara gives us her original Guatemalan enchilada recipe using UK ingredients for a truly Latin American dish, her spicy Guatemalan enchiladas!