South Asian Recipes
Explore 22 authentic South Asian dishes. Import them into your Cook Planner weekly calendar.
Banana Leaf Fish Pollichathu
Kerala coastal delicacy of whole fish marinated in red chili, turmeric, and lime, layered with caramelized shallot-curry leaf masala, wrapped in charred banana leaf, and pan-roasted.
Champaran Mutton Handi
Legendary Bihari Ahuna earthenware pot mutton slow-cooked sealed with wheat dough, infused with whole roasted garlic bulbs, mustard oil, onions, and coarse whole spices over low charcoal embers.
Chicken Changezi
Royal Old Delhi Mughlai roasted chicken simmered in a velvety gravy of reduced milk, roasted cashews, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and aromatic dried fenugreek.
Chicken Karahi
A vibrant, spicy stir-fried chicken curry cooked in a traditional wok (karahi) with fresh tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies.
Coorg Pandi Curry
Iconic Kodava dark pork curry slow-cooked with a deeply roasted aromatic spice masala, fresh curry leaves, green chilies, and tangy sour kachampuli vinegar.
Gongura Mutton
Authentic Andhra-style tender mutton braised in a spicy, tangy sorrel leaf (gongura) reduction with green chilies, garlic, and freshly roasted spices.
Kashmiri Shahi Dum Aloo
Baby potatoes slow-cooked in a silky, rich fennel and dry ginger infused yogurt sauce following authentic Kashmiri royal tradition.
Kathiyawadi Sev Tamatar Nu Shaak
A fiery Gujarati dhaba staple featuring juicy ripe tomatoes simmered with spices and jaggery, topped generously with crunchy thick chickpea Sev.
Kolhapuri Spicy Chicken Sukka
A fiery, dry-marinated Maharashtra chicken dish cooked with deeply roasted dry coconut, whole aromatic spices, and caramelized onions.
Kolkata Chicken Kathi Roll
Iconic Kolkata street food wrap featuring flaky egg-layered parottas stuffed with juicy spiced chicken boti skewers, crunchy red onions, green chilies, and tangy chaat masala.
Kozhi Porichathu
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Authentic Kerala-style crispy spiced fried chicken marinated with freshly crushed fennel, ginger, garlic, Kashmiri red chili, and aromatic curry leaves, shallow fried in coconut oil until golden and fragrant. 1. In a mortar or bowl, crush fennel seeds, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves into a coarse paste. 2. Mix with Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper, lemon juice, cornstarch, rice flour, and salt. 3. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with the marinade and rest for 20 minutes. 4. Heat coconut oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces with extra curry leaves and green chilies for 15-20 minutes until deeply golden, crispy, and cooked through. 5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with onion rings and lemon wedges.
Laal Maas
Royal Rajasthani fiery smoked mutton curry braised in a rich reduction of soaked Mathania red chilies, garlic, ghee, yogurt, and aromatic whole spices, infused with traditional dhungar charcoal smoke.
Malabar Chemmeen Prawn Roast
Kerala style spicy prawn roast with shallots, curry leaves, crushed black pepper, fennel, tomato, and coconut oil.
Mangalorean Ghee Roast Chicken
A legendary coastal Karnataka dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, roasted Byadgi chili spice paste and golden ghee with curry leaves and tamarind.
Mumbai Cheese Burst Frankie Roll
Spiced potato and paneer mash wrapped in flaky paratha with melted cheese, raw red onion, spicy green chutney, and tangy frankie masala.
Mutton Ishtu
Soothing Kerala Syrian Christian slow-simmered mutton stew cooked with tender potatoes, carrots, green chilies, and aromatic whole spices bathed in velvety fresh coconut milk tempered in coconut oil with fresh curry leaves.
Mutton Sukka Varuval
Madurai style spicy dry mutton roast tossed with caramelized shallots, curry leaves, crushed black peppercorns, and stone-ground spices.
Nadan Tharavu Roast
Traditional Kuttanad-style Kerala slow-roasted duck pieces cooked with shallots, crushed ginger, garlic, green chilies, and black pepper in pure coconut oil, simmered in thick coconut milk.
Nalli Nihari
Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 120 mins Royal Mughlai slow-cooked mutton shank stew simmered gently in rich bone marrow broth infused with whole spices, fennel, mace, and dry ginger, thickened with roasted wheat flour slurry and finished with sizzling ghee tarka, ginger juliennes, and fresh cilantro. 1. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot or handi; add sliced red onions and sauté until golden brown. 2. Add mutton shanks, ginger-garlic paste, and sear on high heat until browned. 3. Stir in Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, coriander, nihari spice blend (fennel, cardamom, mace, nutmeg, clove), and salt. 4. Add water and bone broth, bring to a gentle boil, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 90-110 minutes until mutton shanks are melt-in-mouth tender. 5. Whisk roasted whole wheat flour with water into a smooth slurry, stir into the curry, and simmer for 10 minutes until rich and velvety. 6. Garnish with ginger juliennes, green chilies, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
North Indian Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll
Smoky grilled spiced paneer cubes wrapped in a flaky layered paratha with mint chutney and thinly sliced pickled onions.
Peshawari Chapli Kebab
Melt-in-mouth flattened spiced minced beef patties infused with coarsely crushed coriander seeds, pomegranate seeds (anardana), green chilies, fresh mint, and pan-fried with a fresh tomato slice pressed on top.
South Indian Chettinad Mushroom Chukka
A fiery Chettinad-style dry mushroom stir-fry cooked with freshly roasted whole spices, shallots, and fragrant curry leaves.
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