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    Home » Desi (Indian, Pakistani)

    Desi (Indian, Pakistani) Recipes

    Looking for easy and healthy Desi recipes (South Asian)? We've got you covered with heaps of Indian and Pakistani recipes. Browse mouthwatering curries, sides, salads and soups, we promise, there's something for everyone!

    From Chicken Dhansak to Tandoori Cauliflower Tacos to Egg Bhurji, this collection is bursting with authentic and rich flavours!

    Easy Ethnic Recipes

    Quinoa Badam Kheer

    Created on April 23rd, 2022 · Last updated on April 25th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a bowl of yellow thick pudding topped with nuts and pink petals on a gold tray decorated with a multicoloured scarf on the side.

    Pakistani badam Kheer is a delicious, creamy pudding that's typically prepared with rice and almonds, although in this case quinoa is used instead of rice to provide an extra nutritional boost. It's ...

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    Kesar Mango Chia Phirni (Pudding)

    Created on March 24th, 2022 · Last updated on April 25th, 2022 · 2 Comments

    close up shot of a serving bowl with a thick orange coloured pudding garnished with nuts and dried roses.

    Looking for delicious and healthy dessert recipes that are easy to make? Look no further than kesar (saffron) mango chia phirni. This spinoff on the classic Desi (Indian and Pakistani) pudding is made ...

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    Cardamom and Orange Blossom Almond Flour Cookies

    Created on December 10th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a traditional round basket filled to the brim with almond flour cookies topped with sliced almonds on a round wooden board

    It's hard to turn down a warm cookie straight from the oven. The scent alone is enough to make your mouth water. These vegan Almond Flour Cookies - with zero added sugar - are crumbly, fragrant, and ...

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    The Ultimate Easy Chicken Korma

    Created on August 9th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a clay pot with creamy chicken korma garnished with cilantro and topped with cashews on a round rustic tray with a bunch of cilantro on the side

    If you love desi Indian cuisine, but feel a little intimidated making it - this homestyle recipe for chicken korma is for you. The entire korma sauce is prepped in the blender in minutes to make an ...

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    Flax and Hemp Paratha (Indian FlatBread)

    Created on July 3rd, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    a colourful traditional South Asian straw basket containing a pile of parathas (Indian flat bread) with one paratha ripped in half. A rolling pin and balls of dough in the background

    Learn how to whip up homemade paratha (South Asian flatbread) in minutes with my easy and healthy pan-fried recipe. Crispy deliciousness with wholesome add-ins like flax meal and hemp seeds make this ...

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    Bhangra Masala Oven Baked French Fries

    Created on June 24th, 2021 · Last updated on June 24th, 2022 · 16 Comments

    Spicy oven baked french fries loaded with peppers, cucumber and dressings with chopped herbs on a wooden board

    LIPSMACKING. Why buy ready-made when you can make the best Oven Baked French Fries at home. Bhangra, you wonder? Well, the zesty flavours truly make your taste buds break out into ...

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    Massaged Kale Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

    Created on June 7th, 2021 · Last updated on February 24th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    close up of kale salad topped with spicy chickpeas and dried cranberries

    Got a bunch of kale? Lunch is all sorted with this easy and healthy vegan Kale Salad tossed in a creamy avocado-herb dip and topped with slightly crispy, warm and spicy roasted chickpeas - that's ...

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    5 Easy And Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes That'll Make You LOVE Salads

    Created on May 27th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    5 jars of colourful salad dressing recipes stacked on top of one another, on a yellow mat with a background of a bowl salad

    Learn how to make the best homemade salad dressing recipes to spruce up your salads and greens. Super delicious and easy to prepare, you'll find a collection of vegan, low carb and healthy salad ...

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    Creamy And Delicious Strawberry Lassi Drink

    Created on May 14th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    two glasses of strawberry lassi drink side by side with bamboo straw dipped inside alongside a bowl of fresh strawberries with white flowers in the background

    With zero added sugar, this sweet and refreshing strawberry lassi drink - with hints of tartness - is made with only four ingredients. Fresh juicy strawberries and greek yogurt, whizzed together with ...

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    Dried Fruit And Nut Laddu Recipe

    Created on May 9th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 2 Comments

    a pile of laddus - balls of Indian sweet dessert placed on a white marble cake stand sprinkled with dried roses with a traditional shawl on the countertop

    Craving Indian sweets? Skip the deep frying and make this easy and healthy dried fruit and nut Laddu recipe - with zero added sugar. Soft and chewy dried figs blitzed with crunchy pistachios and ...

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    Vegan Coconut Barfi With Blue Spirulina

    Created on May 6th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 2 Comments

    A stack of blue coconut barfi on a cake stand decorated with little yellow flowers

    Coconut barfi is the ultimate Desi~licious sweet delight. It's saturated with coconut love and delightfully sweet and creamy to the core. I adore it for its coco-nutty flavour. My twist uses blue ...

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    Vegan Carrot Halwa (Gajjar Halwa)

    Created on April 29th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 12 Comments

    perspective shot of a green bowl with carrot halwa with a milk bottle in the background and wooden mesh balls in the foreground with a traditional Indian shawl

    This sweet and luscious carrot halwa is made with zero added sugar and uses vegan ingredients to create an easy and healthy Indian dessert recipe. Grated carrots slowly simmered in a blissful mix of ...

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    Vegan Kebab Recipe

    Created on April 6th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 4 Comments

    two pita breads stuffed with vegan kebab, purple cabbage and cilantro leaves

    Perfect for times when your pantry is low in ingredients, and you just need something quick and simple. This vegan kebab recipe creates succulent and soft kebab patties (Shammi kebab-style) that are ...

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    Homemade Pav Bhaji

    Created on March 30th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 2 Comments

    Bowl of Indian pav bhaji topped with onion slices and lemon segments on a black decorative tray with bread buns on the side and fresh herbs

    Pav Bhaji is a famous Indian street food recipe. It's a thick, and spicy mashed vegetable dish cooked in a desi~licious masala of onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and dried spices and served with ...

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    Easy Curry Sauce With Zucchini Noodles Spaghetti

    Created on February 5th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 4 Comments

    a bowl of zucchini noodles spaghetti topped with a simple curry sauce with lemon slices

    Zucchini noodles spaghetti topped with a lip-smacking quick and easy curry sauce! A healthy, gluten free, meal that's on your table in under 30 minutes. Serve this zucchini spaghetti with a side salad ...

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    Creamy Vegan Pasta - Indian Style

    Created on January 26th, 2021 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    two bowls of creamy vegan pasta Indian style with a side of roasted vegetables and flowers in the foreground

    If you're craving comforting recipes - you'll want to curl up to this creamy vegan pasta - Indian style. Penne pasta lusciously coated with a thick sauce to create an easy and healthy recipe that's ...

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    30 Minute Indian Eggplant Curry (Brinjal Curry)

    Created on January 2nd, 2021 · Last updated on June 2nd, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    close up shot of a wok of cooked vegetables with a slice of lemon on a mat with ramekins and flowers in the background.

    This easy eggplant curry recipe is healthy, flavour packed and a terrific Indian curry dish — with all of the cooking taking place in one pan. Also known as brinjal curry, cubes of eggplant ...

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    Vegan Rose Falooda Recipe

    Created on December 15th, 2020 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    two glasses and a bottle of rose falooda in a tray with a pink rose on the side

    It's a taste of celebration. Sweet, floral, and decadent, this homemade royal Falooda recipe is a must-try. Made with rose-infused milk, strands of homemade jelly, basil seeds, and topped with coconut ...

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    Masala Chai Vegan Waffles + 3 Incredible Topping Ideas

    Created on November 18th, 2020 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    pouring maple syrup on a stack of brown waffles topped with baked pears and pecans with a waffle maker in the background

    All the best flavours — for any time of the day. Bust out your waffle maker and make these fluffy masala chai vegan waffles! Easy to make, healthy and utterly delicious. Infused with aromatic spices ...

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    The Only Vegan Masala Chai Recipe You'll Ever Need

    Created on November 11th, 2020 · Last updated on June 24th, 2022 · 2 Comments

    masala chai tea cup and saucer with a teapot in the background surrounded by plants and spices.

    Masala chai is the quintessential Pakistani/Indian hot brew, made with strong black tea and spices. My homemade version is vegan and a pick-me-up like no other; it's rich and milky, Desi~licious and ...

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    Desi~licious Daal With Roasted Butternut Squash

    Created on October 7th, 2020 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 2 Comments

    Two bowls of yellow daal topped with squash and limes wedges placed on trays

    There's nothing quite like daal. Delicious, comforting and family-friendly, it's a healthy vegan dinner we adore. Made with yellow daal (aka, split mung daal), roasted butternut squash and infused ...

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    Easy Handvo Recipe

    Created on September 22nd, 2020 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 11 Comments

    An orange coloured cake on a cake stand placed on a tray with a traditional Indian shawl

    Moist, veggie-packed, and easy to pull off. Learn how to make handvo at home. My version of this traditional Gujarati savoury cake is made with a blend of semolina and chickpea flour and loaded with ...

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    Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)

    Created on July 31st, 2020 · Last updated on April 27th, 2022 · 5 Comments

    bowl of indian butter chicken on a black tray with white rice on the side placed on top of a decorative shawl flat lay

    Easy Indian Butter Chicken recipe cooked in 30 minutes. Cubes of chicken breast marinated in garlic and spices - cooked in a rich and creamy butter chicken masala. With only a dash of butter and less ...

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    Chaat Masala Kale Chips (Oven Baked)

    Created on June 26th, 2020 · Last updated on April 24th, 2022 · 3 Comments

    bowl of kale chips on a white work top with a board in the background with a ramekin of spice and a red shawl

    Learn how to make kale chips - oven baked, right at home. Enjoy 'as is,' or add to salads and soups for crunch and added nutrition. This kale chips recipe is the ultimate Desi~licious snack - making ...

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