818 india recipes

Gujarati tomato kasundi with mustard seeds, garlic, turmeric, and cayenne, simmered sharp and hot. Indian relish for rice, dosas, or slathered on a cheese sandwich.

South African curried lamb kebabs marinated overnight in a sweet-tangy sauce of chutney, curry powder, vinegar, and lemon leaves. Grilled and served with rice and chutney.

A zesty curry-lime dip with Dijon mustard, garlic, and a kick of cayenne. Whips up in 10 minutes and pairs with veggies, chips, or grilled chicken.

Indian-style stir-fried potatoes with freshly ground black pepper and cilantro. A five-ingredient vegetarian side dish using pre-boiled potatoes, ready in 15 minutes.

Roasted eggplant with chilies, fresh ginger, tomato, and coriander. Indian-style baingan bharta cousin with smoky charred flesh and a serious chili kick.

Kathi rolls: soft Indian flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, green chiles, and cilantro. The classic Kolkata-style street food, originally from the Nizam restaurant.

Spicy-sweet chutney with Granny Smith apples, fresh red chilies, and toasted pine nuts. This Indian-inspired condiment simmers for 30 minutes, then chills to develop complex flavors. Pairs with roasted meats or cheese boards.

Tomato kachumber with fresh mint, ginger, lime juice, and popped black mustard seeds. A tangy Indian tomato salad that adds bright, cool contrast to any curry or dal.

No-cook apple chutney dip stirred together from chunky applesauce, honey, raisins and curry powder. Sweet, tangy and lightly spiced, ready in 10 minutes for grazing boards and steak nights.

Fried Italian eggplant simmered in a spiced yogurt sauce with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. A rich Bengali eggplant dish (begun kalia) served with rice or naan.

Kobi-Batata Shaak is a Gujarati dry curry of potatoes and cabbage with cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Vegan, one-skillet, and finished with fresh cilantro and lemon.

Pork and apple salad for two with toasted almonds, grapes, and a curried soy-mayo dressing. A quick, elegant lunch salad that uses leftover cooked pork or chicken.

North Indian chana masala with whole spices, finished with amchoor (mango powder), dried pomegranate seeds, and a sizzling ghee tadka poured over the top.

Dry-roasted cumin seeds: whole cumin seeds toasted in a hot dry pan until deep brown and intensely fragrant. The Indian pantry foundation for finishing curries, raitas, and chaat.

Curried corn chowder pulses half the corn into a silky puree, then folds in whole kernels with onion, peppers, cumin, and curry powder. Dairy-free, light-bodied, and ready in 40 minutes.

Homemade garam masala spice blend with whole-toasted cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, cumin, and coriander. The aromatic foundation of North Indian cooking, ground fresh for unmatched flavor.