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Skip to Recipe Indian cuisine has always been lauded for its curries. But beyond the omnipresent ''curry'' that has come to define Indian food in the eyes of the world lies a diverse culinary landscape.very state has an array of dishes that bear a testament to the grandeur of the country's heritage and rich food culture. Creamy and buttery Dal Makhani ( pronounced makh-nee) is a staple recipe from the Punjab region of India and has a fascinating history spanning over decades. The origins of Dal Makhani can be traced back to the early 1900s when it was first created in the kitchens of the restaurant Moti Mahal in Delhi. Over the years, it has become one of the quintessential dishes of Indian cuisine. Whole black lentils are cooked along with kidney beans, and simmered with spices and aromatics for few hours to create a luscious, creamy bowl of deliciousness! The word Dal means lentils , while the w...

Skip to Recipe Sundays have always evoked a labyrinth of emotions in me and continue to do so even today. Growing up in a Bengali family of enthusiastic foodies, Sundays were synonymous with mutton curry, a specialty that was prepared by mom. I used to wait impatiently for it the whole week. As my mother braised the mutton, the rich aroma wafting from the kitchen stimulated my appetite, and with each passing minute, my patience wore thin. It was a matter of minutes before I devoured everything on the plate. The scrumptious lunch was followed by a food-coma-induced siesta, only to wake up to the evening cup of tea. Succulent pieces of lamb, cooked with aromatic spices in a rich yogurt-based sauce, this Indian Lamb Curry is heavenly. Every time I prepare this dish, it takes me back to childhood and the Sunday ritual of food and family. All it takes to make this is patience! Slowly cooking and simmering the mutton over low flame for a ...