Savour the diverse tastes of India with these chef-approved recipes

Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply indulging in a culinary adventure, these dishes are a perfect way to honour the spirit of the nation and savour the diverse tastes of India

Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with these appetising dishes that celebrate the essence of India. From spice-infused delights to dishes featuring the purity of white and the freshness of green, these recipes are a tribute to the rich tapestry of flavours that define the essence of India. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply indulging in a culinary adventure, these dishes are a perfect way to honour the spirit of the nation and savour the diverse tastes of India.

Paneer Tikka Masala with Creamy Tomato Gravy

Ingredients:

250g paneer, cubed
1 cup yoghurt
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon tikka masala spice mix
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1/2 cup cream
Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine paneer cubes with yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, tikka masala spice mix, and salt.
Microwave the mixture in microwave for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse into the paneer.
Add finely chopped onions to the dish and microwave until golden brown.
Stir in pureed tomatoes into the dish with onions.
Microwave for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to cook down and meld with the onions.
Add the marinated paneer to the tomato and onion mixture.
Microwave the entire mixture for an additional 5 minutes to let the paneer absorb the rich flavours.
Pour in 1/2 cup of cream, stirring well to create a creamy texture.
Microwave for a final 2-3 minutes to allow the flavours to come together.
Garnish the Paneer Tikka Masala with fresh coriander before serving.

Saffron Sweet Pearls with Cardamom Baked Yogurt by Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach

Cardamom baked yogurt

250gms Hung curd
60gms Icing sugar
100gms Condensed milk
125gms Fresh cream
5gm Cardamom powder

Method:

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisk the mixture till you get smooth consistency.
Pour the above mixture in an earthen pot or kulad.
Bake at 150◦c for 16 minutes on double bath.
Refrigerate for 2 hours serve chill.

Sweet pearls (Bondi)

Instructions:

250gms Gram flour (besan)
A pinch of baking soda
90ml Water
1gms Saffron strand
Oil for frying
Sugar Syrup
200gms Sugar
100ml Water
2 nos Cardamom
1gms Saffron
50ml Rose water

Method:

Add the sugar water saffron and cardamom in a saucepan.
Make a thick syrup and add rose water for flavoring.
Add water to gram flour to form a smooth batter.
Add the saffron to the mixture.
Lastly, add baking soda to the mixture and whisk well.
To make Bondi pass the mixture through the perforated ladle on the hot oil kadai.
Remove Bondi and strain all the oil completely.
Dip the Bondi in warm sugar syrup and rest it for an hour.
Remove the excess syrup through a strainer.
Finally, sweet Bondi is ready to serve.

Assembly

Serve the cardamom-baked yoghurt in a kulad with sweet Bondi and chopped nuts as garnish.

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