Check out Manali’s personal favorite recipes!

Chole Recipe (Punjabi Chole Masala)

Punjabi Chole Masala is one of the most popular vegetarian curry dishes in India. It is a chickpea curry cooked with onions, tomatoes and lots of spices. Chole is one of those core curries in northern India without which no party or wedding festivities is complete. I remember whenever we would call someone over for lunch or dinner, mom would almost always make chole (or rajma or dal makhani).

Chole is often enjoyed with bhatura (a deep fried bread). Chole bhature and chole chawal aka chole...

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15 Minute Easy Kadai Paneer

I love this easy Kadai Paneer recipe that you can make in 15 minutes using a shortcut! This is perfect for those busy days when you have little time to put dinner on the table. It comes out really good and pairs well with naan or roti!

Ok I am sharing an easy recipe of Kadai Paneer here which uses a shortcut and gets done in 15 minutes. If you have been following me for a while, you know I love cooking from scratch and the classic recipe of Kadai Paneer is one of my absolute...

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No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

Creamy, no-bake Biscoff Cheesecake is the ultimate cheesecake for all Biscoff lovers! Sweet crust made with biscoff cookies is topped with a creamy cookie butter cheesecake for that ultimate indulgence!

This cheesecake should have made an appearance on my blog way earlier. Sarvesh is the biggest biscoff fan, he eats it every single day by dipping it in my chai (yes he doesn’t drink chai himself but that doesn’t stop him from dipping his favorite cookie in my...

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Gnocchi Masala

Give gnocchi an Indian twist with this Gnocchi Masala! 

Boiled gnocchi tossed in a spiced tomato sauce flavored with Indian spices and finished with cream! Even better, it all comes together in 30 minutes!

I love adding Indian flavors to my favorite dishes (which aren’t Indian). 

There’s this Italian restaurant here and I love...

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Vegetable & Paneer Lasagna (Indian Style Lasagna)

Vegetarian Lasagna inspired by Indian flavors! This Vegetable & Paneer Lasagna combines Indian spices and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with lasagna noodles and cheese.

The best of both worlds and one of my favorite fusion recipes!

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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is one of the most popular North Indian dishes!

Deep fried fritters (pakora) are dunked in a yogurt based curry made with besan (gram flour) and spices!

I am sharing my absolute favorite way to make the best Punjabi Kadhi Pakora at home.

As far as I can remember, I have always been a kadhi...

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Kung Pao Tofu

Sweet and spicy Kung Pao Tofu is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu.

Pan fried tofu is tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce along with pepper, dried chilies and peanuts.

This tastes best with brown rice!

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Samosa Recipe – How to Make Perfect Samosa

Make the perfect flaky and crispy Samosa at home!

All tips and tricks to make the perfect samosa each time! These are filled with a spicy potato filling and are also vegan.

Samosa, does it need any introduction? I don’t think so!

The triangular shaped flaky pastry filled with spicy potato, chicken or lamb filling is a popular snack not only...

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Dal Makhani

Creamy and buttery Dal Makhani is one of India’s most loved dal!

This dal has whole black lentils cooked with butter and cream and simmered on low heat for that unique flavor. It tastes best with garlic naan!

I share all my tips and tricks to make restaurant style Dal Makhani at home with easy to follow steps.

Lentils have been an integral part of...

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Motichoor Ladoo Cheesecake Jars

No-Bake Motichoor Ladoo Cheesecake Jars with layers of cheesecake, crushed boondi ladoo and a parle-g crust!

Garnished with nuts and edible silver leaves, these no-bake cheesecake jars make a stunning Diwali dessert.

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Restaurant Style Garlic Naan

Soft and delicious this is the only Garlic Naan recipe that you will ever need!

Make restaurant style garlic naan at home with this easy step-by-step recipe.

 

I am so excited to share this restaurant style Garlic Naan recipe with you guys!

Guys, I made this recipe months ago. I remember the day the I made...

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Paan Coconut Ladoo

Instant Paan Coconut Ladoo filled with gulkand – a special little treat to enjoy this Diwali!

I am so excited to be finally be able to share some Diwali recipes with you guys. Yes! My favorite festival and most definitely my favorite time of the year. This year Diwali falls on 30th October, quite early actually. But for me literally Diwali festivities started in...

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