So excited to share with you all, Ministry of Curry’s top 10 most popular recipes of 2020! These are the recipes that you guys tried and enjoyed the most. All these winner recipes are comfort foods that are easy to make and are packed with authentic taste and flavors.
This year, we all cooked more than ever! We made so many wonderful memories around the dinner table with our loved ones. We learnt to cook and enjoy more homemade meals and to appreciate little joys in life.
I personally became more organized and efficient in my kitchen. I practiced to be more sustainable by reducing food wastage and by starting to meal plan. Meal planning has not only saved me hours of time but also money. With a little bit of meal prepping, cooking becomes simple, easy and fun.
The top recipes of 2020 include the BEST Instant Pot Biryanis that make a perfect one pot meal. New Recipes such as my Kathi rolls and Pav Bhaji not only became an instant hit but also went viral on the social media.
My Mom’s 21 ingredient Garam Masala made it to the top ten list! With so many of us home this year, cooking definitely helped bring in love and comfort. 2020 also saw many of us reviving our traditional family recipes. I am grateful that my family heirloom recipes made it to your kitchen tables.
Top Recipes
10 most popular recipes of 2020
Here we go...
I literally grew up in my dad's pomegranate orchards! Little did I appreciate the ready peeled arils as a snack and the daily dose of my moms homemade pomegrnate juice. But now that I look back, I feel so lucky to have enjoyed this fruit to the fullest. And I am happy that this pomegrante juice recipe has made it to your homes too.
Top 10 recipe for 3 years in a row, this recipe is flavor bomb. I have added stove top instructions to the original Instant Pot recipe. This way you won't miss the best homemade chicken curry. Its better than any restaurant version you have had and so EASY to make.
Another popular recipe that stays up the popularity chart. Its a traditional gujarati savory cake made with rice, lentils and veggies. Spiced with fresh ginger and green chilies, tempered with mustard seeds, sesame seeds and dried red chillies. It's healthy and wholesome!
Ok! I have to agree, this one took me by surprise! When I worked on this recipe with my mom in 2017 it was my effort to document an heirloom recipe. I never thought that thousands of you will make this garam masala recipe with 20+ spices. Thank you for all the queries, it took my mastery of spices and cooking to the next level.
Published in March 2020, this recipe became a game changer!
It included not only the Instant Pot recipe but also an easy stove top version. Thank you for so many kind messages, reviews and feedback on this recipe that is loved by my vegetarian and non vegetarian MOC family!
Another super hit biryani recipe from yours truly that is cooked in the Instant Pot and makes for a perfect weeknight meal.
It begins with a base of caramelized onions, then builds layers of flavors with aromatic long-grain basmati rice and a combination of vegetables cooked to tender perfection. Each bite is infused with delicately balanced whole spices and a bold finish with garam masala.
A stove top creation that I am so proud of. The filling is incredibly delicious and the homemade green chutney is a must try.
Although Kathi rolls are usually made with a meat filling, I love that you guys embraced this quick vegetarian version using zesty paneer. Bursting with a mix of spices and flavors, this super easy to make dish is ready in under 30 minutes.
The credit for this recipe goes to you guys, my readers. Thank you for pushing me to develop an EASY egg biryani recipe, that is perfect for weeknights.
It has become a staple in so many of our homes! And anyone who is still wondering if the eggs overcook - they don't my friend.. trust me!
A recipe near and dear to my heart that always brings back so many memories of growing up in India.
Mumbai Paav Bhaji, the King of Indian Street Food, is an immensely gratifying meal, that will transport you to a gastronomical bliss. Pav Bhaji is not only a sure shot party pleaser, but also a wholesome satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ministry of Curry's Top recipe for the 4th year in a row! This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani packs in all the authentic flavors and is ready in no time. This is also the recipe that made me fall in love with my Instant Pot.
If you have made any of Ministry of Curry’s Popular Recipes of 2020 over the past year, be sure to leave a comment! I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do try my recipes, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Seeing you share photos of your creations truly makes my day.
With a blog packed with 300 recipes, it is unfair to highlight just the top 10. There is a good chance that your favorite recipe is not in this list. If you have a recipe that you have enjoyed please rate the recipe on the recipe card and leave me a comment! Your feedback, support and encouragement motivates me to bring you more incredible recipes year after year.
Thank you to my MOC Family! Happy new year 2021 With lots of love and gratitude, Archana Mundhe.
Teri A Haye says
Your Shrimp Biryani is my very favorite of all your Biryani recipes! I love shrimp (I like to add more than is called for in the recipe) and the extra-long grain basmati rice. The whole spices and garam masala make this so good. Your recipe for the Instant Pot is super easy and I have shared the link to your recipe many times. Thank you!
Archana says
Thank you so much!
sonia says
Hi Archana, all the recipes are looking delicious. Thanks for sharing your expertise.