The Heart of Rajasthani cuisine is the Mathania chilli. It is also called "Laal Badshah" or "Red emperor" and is used exclusively in the cuisine. The chilliis characterised by its balance of heat and sweet-smokiness. The colour is also beautiful, a deep maroon that maintains its hue even after cooking. This is a lovely and pungent chutney. The chillies add the smokiness, and the garlic adds a deep pungency that makes this chutney pop. The colour is beautiful. This chutney is

Raita is the perfect foil for biryani. The rice is rich and greasy, the spices can be bold, and the dish is hot. Raita is the complete contrast, cold or room temperature, mild or even sweet, cooling and opening to the palate. The only requirement for a raita is yoghurt; it can contain almost anything else: vegetables, fresh or fried, fried lentils or lentil products, fruit, and, of course, lots of spices and herbs. They are usually simple to make, and an Indian table is almos

I was having a meal at my sister-in-law's house a while ago, and she had served this dish. I, too, took a bite and knew immediately that I wanted to learn this recipe. Little did I realizehow simple this recipe is. Potatoes are the backbone of the Indian kitchen, and the variety of dishes made with them across every region is absolutely amazing. Here is a very simple dish that captures the essence of Assamese cuisine. Bhartha is a dish from North India made with mashed veget