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    Indian Cooking Basics 101

    Basic recipes that we all need to master! Detailed recipes forย Essential Indian Pantry items such as Homemade Ghee, EASY 5-ingredient Garam Masala andย Spicy Chutneys. Learn how to make the perfect Instant Pot Quinoa , Brown Riceย andย check out the useful and handy guide toย ย Indian Pulses.

    • chana masala spic mix in a bowl
      My Signature Chana Masala Spice Blend (Chole Masala)
    • rotis on a platter
      Phulka - Homemade Indian Roti
    • sprouted moth and mung beans
      How to sprout beans
    • A bowl of cooked white basmati rice with a fork, placed on a gray surface with curry, lime wedges, and a green chili nearby.
      Instant Pot Basmati Rice
    • Homemade Biryani Masala
    • garlic paste in a bowl
      How To Make Garlic Paste
    • cilantro mint chutney in a bowl and glass jar
      Cilantro Mint Chutney
    • Instant Pot Settings guide
      Instant Pot Settings and Program Keys
    • ginger paste
      How to make Ginger Paste
    • paneer cutes
      Homemade Paneer {Indian cottage cheese}
    • vindaloo spice blend
      Vindaloo Spice Mix
    • coconut chutney with idli
      Coconut Chutney
    • Idli batter in a pot
      Idli Batter
    • air fried onions in a white bowl
      Crispy Fried Onions | Birista
    • Instant Pot cumin rice
      Instant Pot Jeera Rice
    • Quinoa in a white bowl with fork
      How To Cook Quinoa In The Instant Pot
    • Jasmine rice in a bowl
      Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
    • Cooked Brown rice in a white bowl with a fork
      Instant Pot Brown Rice
    • sambar masala in a black bowl
      Sambar Powder | Homemade Sambar Masala
    • cashew cream dripping from a spoon into a glass bottle
      Cashew Cream
    • chai masala next to whole spices and cup of chai
      Homemade Chai Masala
    • dry chutneys
      Five dry chutney's including an exclusive carrot chutney
    • homemade ghee in a glass jar
      How to Make Ghee
    • Indian pulses
      Indian Pulses - A quick guide to lentils, beans and peas
    • Enchilada sauce in a glass jar
      Homemade Enchilada Sauce
    • Holiday gift guide
      Spice Up Your Holidays: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Home Cooks!
    • Garam Masala in a glass canister next to the spice box
      Mom's Garam Masala - A Family Recipe
    • spices displayed in spoons
      Essential Indian Spices
    • curry leaves and sprigs
      Curry leaves - How to Buy, Use & Store?
    • caulifower rice served in a white bowl
      How To Make Cauliflower Rice
    • garam masala in a glass jar
      Homemade Garam Masala
    • Fresh Ginger - sliced, diced and grated in bowls
      Fresh Ginger - Spin Magic With This Miracle Spice!
    • roasted beets
      How to Cook Beets
    • Tofu served with rice and hot sauce
      How To Cook Tofu - Baked, Air-Fried, or Pan-Fried!
    • Air Fryer Basics - Buying, Tips, Cleaning & Accessories
    • triangle parathas
      Plain Parathas | Indian flatbreads
    • Green Chili Paste
      Indian Green Chili Peppers
    • fresh cilantro and stems
      How To Prep & Store Fresh Cilantro
    • how to clean an Instant Pot
      How To Clean The Instant Pot
    • Instant Pot water test photos
      Instant Pot Initial Water Test Run
    • Instant Pot Vocabulary For Beginners
    • Instant Pot accessories
      Introduction To Instant Pot Accessories

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