Diwali + Under 30 minutes recipes (21)

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Badam (Almond) Sherbet

Recipe by: Bahu

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A traditional Indian drink/dessert. Surprisingly refreshing but rich, this has a memorable taste. It can be served warm in winter, or over ice in summer.

Basmati Rice

Recipe by: Kristine Weatherly

Reviews(5)

Growing tired of takeaways? Make your own basmati to go with a spicy homemade curry.

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Bhindi (okra curry)

Recipe by: vburrito

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This is an Indian dry curry recipe from my mum. Tastes great with parathas or rice!

Carrot halva

Recipe by: JAYALAKSHMI VISWANATHAN

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This is a healthy dessert recipe that you can make for kids who don't eat carrots. Substitute carrots with beetroots and you get Beetroot halwa.

Coconut Sevai (Rice Noodles)

Recipe by: Vaish

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This is one of my favourite easy-to-make Indian recipes. Although I try to make it the best as I can, my gran is THE BEST at this... the smell of which reminds me of my school days!

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Coriander Chutney

Recipe by: Rani

Reviews(4)

This is a very tasty Indian chutney, prepared in moments in the blender. Lemon juice, coriander, green chilli, peanuts and ginger. Serve as a condiment with puppodums.

Crispy Vegetable Pakoras

Recipe by: veggigoddess

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Serve with a spicy chilli or minty yoghurt sauce. Try other vegetables too, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. You can also use paneer.

Homemade Chai

Recipe by: Heather

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A delicious Chai tea that is easy to make at home. Serve hot or over ice.

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Indian Pineapple, Lime and Ginger Soup

Recipe by: Lakshmi Jaishankar

Reviews(5)

This is a hot soup from India made with pineapple and lime juice, enhanced with the flavours of ginger, green chilli and cumin seeds. It smells and tastes so good served with rice.

Indian Saffron Rice

Recipe by: Rachel Cross

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Indian saffron is richer, darker in its red-orange color then the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavor to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part of the liquid in the recipe. The following is a recipe prepared in the Indian manner.

Jeera Rice

Recipe by: MEDHALEE

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Jeera simply refers to cumin. Cumin seeds are fun to cook with, they come alive when you drop them in hot oil. They impart a very special flavour to this rice. Serve with your favourite curry.

Kesari Bhat

Recipe by: RADHIKA GHATAGE

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This is a traditional Indian sweet, prepared all over India. It is the standard offering to God, that is cooked as 'prasad' after a 'Pooja'. This recipe is made using 1 1/4 of any measure (instead of one) by Hindus as they believe using the extra measure will usher in prosperity and happiness.

Kulfi

Recipe by: Simmi Gupta

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This is a simple but delicious recipe for Kulfi (Indian ice cream) that I got from my sister-in-law. I have made this several times, and it always gets rave reviews - even the kids love it! For extra flavour, you could add a few drops of rose water or ground pistachios.

Mango Mint Lassi

Recipe by: Jonathan Reeves

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It's a great take on the famous Mango Lassi that you tend to see at various Indian restaurants because it takes the flavour to a higher and much more complex level.

Peanut Coriander Chutney

Recipe by: Sunaina

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A spicy peanut coriander chutney which can be eaten cold with pitta, samosas, on sandwiches or with roti. Store in the fridge and use within 1 week. If chutney thickens add more yoghurt to thin it out.

Pilau Rice with Cashews and Sultanas

Recipe by: MICHELLE0011

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A colourful, fragrant pilau rice. If desired, for presentation purposes, the rice can pressed into a lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and un-moulded on to a decorative serving plate, and then garnished with fresh coriander and slices of lime and tomato.

Potato Bhaji

Recipe by: shubhada

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A very popular and spicy side dish. Some people prefer to use potatoes that have been boiled and are completly cool.

Quick Fish Curry

Recipe by: yumn

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A good stew made with white fish. This will definitely goes best with steamed rice and a salad.

Quick Nariyal Burfi (Indian Coconut Sweet)

Recipe by: Lola in the Kitchen

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A traditional Indian sweet made easy with my Western fudge-making adaptations! No boiling water and sugar or use of a sugar thermometer in this recipe!

Simple coriander chutney

Recipe by: Sunaina

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Enjoy with samosas, crisps or as a sandwich spread.

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