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Boondi Raita (Dahi Boondi)

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Easy Fruit Custard / Indian Fruit Salad

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Cilantro Mint Chutney (Green Chutney)

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken 65

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Restaurant-Style Mango Lassi (Quick and Easy)

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Instant Pot Green Beans Poriyal / Palya

Shrimp Biryani served in a white bowl

One-Pot Shrimp / Prawn Biryani (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

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Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry (Easy, Traditional)

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Gujarati Methi Thepla (Fenugreek Flatbread)

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Step by Step Guide – Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste

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How to make and store fresh garlic paste

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How to make Ginger paste

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Instant Rava / Suji Dhokla (Step-by-Step)

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Failproof Instant Nylon Khaman Dhokla

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Fail-proof Suji ka Halwa (Rava Sheera)

Chicken tikka served with green chutney and tamarind chutney along with lemon wedges with a glass of grape juice on the side

Authentic Tandoori Chicken Tikka (Murgh Tikka)

Turai garnished with coconut served in a red casserole

Simple Ridge Gourd (Turai Sabzi / Peerey Upkari)

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A Guide to Indian Cooking Techniques

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Essential Tools for Indian Cooking

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Essential Spices in Indian cooking

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The Art of Tadka (Indian Tempering) Explained

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Best Oils For Indian Cooking

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Soft Idli recipe (Pro tips for perfect idli batter)

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Creamy Instant Pot Dal Makhani

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