South Asian Cuisine Guides
Curious about the cuisines of South Asia? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of South Asian food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
Butter Chicken: Even When It’s Bad, It’s Good!
Indian Spices 101: How to Work With Dry Spices
An Introduction to Sri Lankan Cuisine
Butter Tea, Yak Jerky, and Momos Galore: An Introduction to Tibetan Cuisine
Salt-Cured, Soy-Marinated, and Fertilized: A Guide to Asia's Amazing Eggs
Rasgulla (Indian Milk Dumplings in Sweet Syrup)
Explore South Asian Cuisines
Spiced Tamarind Chutney Recipe
How to Make Tadka
How to Stock an Indian Pantry: Spices, Dals, and More Essential Ingredients
Ask a Sommelier: Wine to Pair with a Few Favorite Indian Dishes
Spice Hunting: Kodampuli
Never Heard of Khoja Ismaili Cuisine? It's Time for a Change
Saapaadu Ready: Travels With My Mother's South Indian Kitchen
Indian Spices 101: The Benefits of Frying Spices
Ajji's Cooking: Preserving an Unsung Cuisine
This Family Recipe for Coconut-Tamarind Shrimp Is One of My Favorite Dishes
Baigan Chokha (Charred Eggplant With Garlic and Tomatoes)
15-Minute Salted Mint Lassi
This Easy Shrimp With Cilantro Sauce Is My Favorite Dinner Party Recipe
Gajarachi Koshimbir (Carrot Salad with Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves)
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Chutney
Andhra-Style Tomato Curry
Bread Pakora (Potato Fritter Sandwich)
Vada Pav (Indian Deep-Fried Potato Balls on Rolls)
Cauliflower Sabzi
How to Make Chai
Cauliflower Pakoras
Sev (Crunchy Fried Chickpea Noodles)
Palak Paneer
Sarson Ka Saag (Braised Mustard Greens and Spinach) Recipe
Grilled Paneer and Chickpea Salad
Fresh Paneer
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Qorma
Aloo Tikki
Halva With Spice Dried Fruit and Nuts
Nimbu Soda (Indian-Style Lime Soda)
Better Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe
Spiced Okra With Tomatoes Recipe
Channa Masala Recipe
Sweet Tamarind Chutney Recipe
Gavthi (Indian Village) Chicken Curry
Chaat Masala (Indian Street Snack Spice Blend)
Papri Chaat (Indian Street Snack With Potato, Chickpeas, and Chutneys)
Sooji Upma (Indian Semolina Breakfast Dish)
Anda Bhurji (Spicy Indian Scrambled Eggs) Recipe
Carrot Raita Recipe
Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Chicken Thighs With Pickled Nectarines Recipe
Mulligatawny Soup
Kaju Katli
Mustard Oil-Dressed Cucumber Salad Recipe
The Best Chicken Tikka Masala
Crab Masala Fry Recipe
Cucumber Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment) Recipe
Pork Vindaloo Recipe
Chickpea, Coconut, and Cashew Curry Recipe
Cabbage Thoran (Kerala-Style Stir-Fried Cabbage)
Shankarpali (Shakarpara) Recipe
Savory Chiroti
Shining a Light on Diwali Treats: An Opinionated Guide
Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu) Recipe
Dosa (Indian Rice-and-Lentil Crepes) Recipe
Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Masala Recipe
Fodni Bhaat (Indian Fried Rice) Recipe