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Palak Moong Dal (Dal Darbari)

A creamy, comforting yellow moong dal brightened with fresh spinach and a warm cumin-ginger tempering. Ready in about 35 minutes, it pairs perfectly with rice or warm rotis for a simple weeknight meal.

Aloo Roast Curry

Crisp, golden potatoes are tossed in a fragrant, spiced yogurt-tomato masala for a comforting curry that comes together in under an hour. It’s a simple, homestyle dish that brightens rice, rotis or a weekday plate.

Spicy Shallot Mushroom Curry

A quick, flavorful mushroom curry brightened by shallot and dried red chile paste. Ready in under an hour, it makes a cozy weeknight main served with warm chapati.

Spiced Watermelon Curry (Watermelon Subji)

A surprising, savory curry that turns sweet watermelon into a spiced, roti-friendly dish. Light, fragrant and perfect for using summer fruit in a new way.

Okra Masala (Bhindi Masala)

A simple, homely okra masala that balances crisp fried bhindi with a warm, spiced tomato-onion gravy. Quick to make and perfect with chapati or steamed rice for a cozy weeknight meal.

Kovakka Upperi (Tindora Stir-Fry)

A simple, tangy South Indian-style tindora stir-fry that comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Bright spices and a light simmer bring out the tender crunch of kovakka.

Aloo Podimas (South Indian Potato Stir-Fry)

A quick, dry South Indian potato stir-fry brightened with curry leaves, mustard and a touch of turmeric. It makes a comforting side or a simple breakfast with warm flatbread.

Classic Pav Bhaji

A comforting, buttery Mumbai street-food favorite: mashed mixed vegetables cooked with pav bhaji masala and finished with a knob of butter. Serve it steaming hot with toasted pav for a satisfying meal.

Drumstick Varuthathu (Spiced Coconut Drumsticks)

A bright, toasted coconut stir-fry that turns humble drumsticks into a fragrant, slightly crisp side dish. Quick to make and full of South Indian flavors, it pairs perfectly with steamed rice or rotis.

Drumstick Leaf Dal with Coconut and Shallots

A comforting South Indian dal flavored with tender drumstick leaves, creamy coconut and sweet fried shallots. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect spooned over steamed rice.