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North Indian Recipes

A collection of North Indian recipes that include dal recipes, parathas, korma recipes, kebabs, desserts, etc. Some of them can pass for Pakistani food, too. For all the North Indian and Pakistani dishes, I use this garam masala recipe that you can make at home.

Classic North Indian Curries & Stews

  • aloo gosht recipe
    Aloo Gosht Recipe - Potato and Meat Curry
  • A saucepot of Afghani chicken curry with chicken leg quarters.
    Afghani Chicken Curry
  • chicken korma recipe with yoghurt
    Chicken Korma with Yoghurt
  • a pot of kofta curry
    Koftay Ka Salan | Meatballs Curry

Vegetarian North Indian Comforts

  • a bowl of matar paneer.
    Matar Paneer | Peas and Paneer Curry
  • palak paneer recipe without tomatoes
    Palak Paneer
  • aloo gobi mutter recipe
    Aloo Gobi Matar | Potato Cauliflower Peas
  • Dal fry recipe with chana dal
    Dal Fry Recipe with Chana Dal

Breads & Stuffed Flatbreads

  • aloo paratha recipe image
    Aloo Paratha Recipe for Beginners
  • Keema Naan (Oven Baked)
  • A plate of three bedmi pooris served alongside potato masala.
    Bedmi Puri (Agra's Iconic Breakfast)
  • cauliflower paratha with raw stuffing
    Cauliflower Paratha (Gobi Paratha) - Easy, No-Cook Filling Method

Kebabs, Snacks & Sides

  • A platter of fried keema samosa served with a bowl of ketchup.
    Keema Samosas
  • four skewers of chicken tikka with bell peppers on a cast iron pan
    Homemade Chicken Tikka Skewers Recipe for Stovetop and Oven
  • Fried chicken shami kababs with onions and lime on a blue plate.
    Chicken Shami Kabab Recipe
  • Bengali luchi served
    Bengali Luchi
  • Raw papaya paratha recipe
    Papaya Paratha
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • methi-paratha recipe
    Methi Paratha Recipe
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • lachha paratha with kasuri methi served with dal makhni.
    Methi Lachha Paratha
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A stack of folded gobi kulcha
    Gobi Kulcha
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Chal Kumro Recipe - Winter Melon with Moong Dal
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Keema biryani rice with herbs, and lime garnishes on a white decorative plate.
    Keema Biryani Recipe
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Fried shami kababs with onions and lime on a blue plate.
    Beef Shami Kabab Recipe (Instant Pot)
    Cook Time2 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Pakistani garam masala North Indian garam masala
    Pakistani / North Indian Garam Masala
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • gobi ka paratha
    Gobi Ka Paratha (cooked filling recipe)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • A plate of served chicken tikka biryani
    Chicken Tikka Biryani
    Cook Time1 Hours 55 Minutes
  • A olive green bowl filled with mutton kosha.
    Kosha Mangsho | A labour of love
    Cook Time4 Hours
  • dal gosht served with ghee rice
    Dal Gosht | Lentil and Meat Curry
    Cook Time5 Hours 10 Minutes
  • A bowl of rice with Khatti Meethi dal, pappadom and sabji.
    Khatti Meethi Dal (Gujarati Dal)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • coriander mint chicken curry recipe
    Hariyali Chicken | Chicken in Mint Coriander Yoghurt Sauce
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Gond ke Ladoo with Ragi and Atta flour
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Mooli ka paratha without stuffing recipe
    Mooli Ka Paratha (without stuffing)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A bowl of butter chicken
    Murgh Makhani Sauce (Butter Chicken)
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • A small bowl of beetroot raita with yogurt garnished with mint leaves.
    Beetroot Raita (Beet Yogurt Dip)
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Two lauki paratha on a blue plate with some pickle by side.
    Lauki Paratha | Bottle Gourd Flatbread
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Qubani ka meetha in three shot glasses with cream.
    Qubani Ka Meetha
    Cook Time6 Hours 35 Minutes
  • kanda poha recipe
    Kanda Poha Recipe
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • dried fig and rice pudding bowl
    Anjeer ki Kheer | Dried Fig & Rice Pudding
    Cook Time2 Hours 35 Minutes
  • red seeds milk drink recipe
    Red Seeds Milk Drink (Aliv seeds)
    Cook Time4 Hours 20 Minutes
  • lauki chana dal recipe
    Lauki Chana Dal
    Cook Time2 Hours 50 Minutes
  • kulfa leaves paratha served with yoghurt, raw onion and lime pickle
    Purslane Leaves Flatbread | Kulfa Paratha
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • kacchi mutton biryani served with yoghurt, pappad and onions
    Kacchi Mutton Biryani
    Cook Time1 Hours 50 Minutes
  • a platter of shahi tukra slices
    Shahi Tukda
    Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
  • Onion Stuffed Flatbread | Pyaz ka Paratha
  • keema aloo with cluster beans
    Minced Meat with Potato & Cluster Beans | Keema Aloo Gawar Phali
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • Kulcha on Stove-top
  • two mugs of chai
    Chai for Two
    Cook Time12 Minutes
Mr.F and Famidha

Hey, I'm Famidha

An Indian chai lover in the UAE. As a passionate food blogger, I share a diverse collection of recipes spanning the Middle East and South Asia. With each dish, I aim to spark your culinary curiosity and encourage you to try new flavours and cooking methods.

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