Sides

There’s something about a good dhaba-style dal that makes even the simplest meal feel special. Rich, full of flavour and finished with a generous tadka, it’s the sort of dal …

Aubergine is one of those vegetables that takes on an entirely different character depending on how you cook it. In Indian kitchens, it finds its way into everything from smoky …

There are some dishes that are simply meant to be put in the middle of the table. A generous platter, plenty of bread alongside and everyone helping themselves. These Roasted Romano …

Crispy on the outside, soft and spiced within — stuffed paniyaram is the kind of thing you eat one of and immediately reach for another. Also known as kuzhi paniyaram, …

Golden and crisp at the edges, soft in the centre. These polenta chips are garlicky, deeply satisfying and the kind of snack that never lasts long on the table. Flavoured …

There’s something deeply familiar about onion bhajia. It’s the kind of food that doesn’t need much introduction — simple ingredients, bold flavour, and that unmistakable crisp edge that makes it …

There’s something irresistibly comforting about bite-sized food — the kind that disappears almost as quickly as it hits the plate. These Stuffed Sun-Dried Tomato Mozzarella Bombs are exactly that. Crisp on the …

There are evenings when tofu feels like the only right thing calm, steady, full of quiet flavour. Dubu-jorim is one of those dishes that asks for very little but gives back a …

There are some dishes you make once and they just become part of Christmas . This is one of them. Warm, gooey brie tucked into every crevice of a tear-and-share …

Golden shards of fried bread, creamy yoghurt kissed with garlic, and tender chickpeas bathed in warm spices — this is fatteh in all its layered glory. A dish with deep …