Dishes to cook at home
Paratha: the layered flatbread and how to make it
Paratha is a pan-fried layered flatbread from South Asia, made plain or stuffed. Learn the dough, the folding methods, cooking tips and how it differs from roti.
Dishes to cook at home
Plain-English guides to Indian and Sri Lankan dishes, from paneer curries and flatbreads to kottu and hoppers, and how to cook them at home.
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Dishes to cook at home
Kulcha Amritsari: the stuffed flatbread explained
Kulcha Amritsari is a stuffed leavened flatbread from Amritsar, Punjab. Learn the potato filling, how it differs from naan and how to cook it on a pan at home.
Dishes to cook at home
Paneer tikka: how to make the grilled cheese cubes at home
Paneer tikka is marinated paneer cubes grilled until charred at the edges. Learn the yogurt marinade, oven, grill and pan methods, and what to serve alongside.
Dishes to cook at home
Chole bhature: the chickpea curry and fried bread explained
Chole bhature is a spiced chickpea curry served with puffed fried bread. Learn what is in each part, how the bhature dough works and a home method with timings.