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Sarson Ka Saag
20 minsA traditional Punjabi dish made from mustard greens and spices.
Makki Ki Roti
10 minsA rustic unleavened flatbread made from maize flour.
Butter Chicken
30 minsWorld-famous chicken curry in a creamy tomato sauce.
Rogan Josh
30 minsAromatic lamb curry with Kashmiri spices.
Wholesome Meal Plates
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South Indian Wholesome Feast
A balanced vegetarian meal with protein-rich lentils and fresh vegetables.
Includes:
- Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu
- Bharli Vangi
- Steamed Rice
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North Indian Comfort Meal
Classic comfort food perfect for a weekday lunch.
Includes:
- Amritsari Chole
- Lacha Pyaz
- Puri
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Diabetic Friendly Plate
Nutritious and low-glycemic index meal for health-conscious eating.
Includes:
- Amla Methi Sabzi
- Bajra Roti
- Mixed Salad
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Cook by State
Discover iconic recipes from every corner of India. Start with a state you love or explore somewhere new.
Punjab
North India
Known for its rich, buttery flavors and extensive use of dairy and wheat.
Jammu and Kashmir
North India
Famous for its rich meat dishes (Wazwan) and delicate saffron-infused flavors.
Himachal Pradesh
North India
Mountain cuisine featuring yogurt-based curries, lentils, and hearty breads.
Uttarakhand
North India
Simple, nutritious Pahadi cuisine using local lentils like Gahat and herbs.
Haryana
North India
Wholesome vegetarian diet rich in milk, ghee, and fresh rotis.
Delhi
North India
A melting pot of Mughlai richness and spicy street food culture.
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Uttar Pradesh
North India
Home to the royal Awadhi cuisine known for its slow-cooked meats and breads.
Rajasthan
North India
Spicy war-time cuisine famous for Dal Baati Churma and gram flour dishes.
Chandigarh
North India
A fusion of Punjabi and Haryanvi flavors, loving both parathas and lassi.
Ladakh
North India
Tibetan-influenced cuisine with Thukpa, Momos, and butter tea.
Tamil Nadu
South India
Famous for its fermented rice and lentil dishes, tangy tamarind, and coconut.
Kerala
South India
God's Own Country offers distinct coconut-based seafood and Sadhya feasts.
Karnataka
South India
Diverse from Udupi vegetarian to spicy Coorgi pork and coastal seafood.
Andhra Pradesh
South India
Known for the spiciest curries, Gongura pickles, and rich Hyderabadi influence.
Telangana
South India
Rustic millet breads and spicy non-vegetarian curries define this cuisine.
Puducherry
South India
A unique blend of Tamil spices and French culinary techniques.
Lakshadweep
South India
Island cuisine heavily reliant on coconut, tuna, and rice.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
South India
Fresh seafood delights with influences from Bengali and South Indian settlers.
Maharashtra
West India
A diverse cuisine ranging from mild coastal seafood to spicy inland curries.
Gujarat
West India
Known for its vegetarian variety and the subtle balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
Goa
West India
Portuguese-influenced cuisine famous for Vindaloo, Xacuti, and seafood.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
West India
Coastal Gujarati cuisine with Portuguese hints and plenty of seafood.
West Bengal
East India
Celebrated for its freshwater fish delicacies and exquisite milk-based sweets.
Odisha
East India
Simple, less oily cooking famous for Pakhala and temple food (Mahaprasad).
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Bihar
East India
Rustic and hearty food, world-famous for Litti Chokha and Sattu.
Jharkhand
East India
Tribal cuisine using rugda mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and rice flour.
Madhya Pradesh
Central India
The heart of India offering Poha-Jalebi breakfasts and spicy meat curries.
Chhattisgarh
Central India
The Rice Bowl of India, known for Bafauri and various rice flour pancakes.
Assam
North East India
Known for tangy fish curries (Masor Tenga) and use of bamboo shoots.
Sikkim
North East India
Organic state famous for Momos, Thukpa, and fermented foods like Gundruk.
Nagaland
North East India
Distinctive for smoked meats, bamboo shoots, and the fiery Bhut Jolokia chili.
Manipur
North East India
Healthy, oil-free stews like Eromba and Kangshoi using seasonal herbs.
Meghalaya
North East India
Home to the Khasis and Garos, famous for Jadoh (rice and meat) dishes.
Mizoram
North East India
Simple boiled dishes with plenty of greens and fermented pork fat.
Tripura
North East India
Famous for Mui Borok and dishes using Berma (fermented fish).
Arunachal Pradesh
North East India
Tribal cuisine featuring Apong (rice beer), bamboo shoots, and boiled greens.
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