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Curried Potato Soup (Aloo-Tamatar Soup), page 88

Spicy Papad (Masala Papad), page 56

Any-Day Meals

These meals can take thirty to sixty minutes to prepare and may require some preplanning, such as soaking the dal. Also keep in mind that using a pressure cooker to prepare the dal will save a significant amount of time.

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Bengal Gram and Bottle Gourd (Chana Lauki Dal), page 127

Okra and Onions (Bhindi-Pyaj), page 110

Flaxseed Flatbread (Flaxseed Roti), page 159

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Mung Bean-Tomato Dal (Sabut Mung-Tamatar Dal), page 135

Mashed Eggplant (Baingan Bharta), page 97

Grilled Flatbread (Roti), page 157

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Spinach Bengal Gram Dal (Palak Chana Dal), page 128

Stuffed Banana Peppers (Besan Bhari Mirch), page 95

Millet-Potato Flatbread (Bajra-Aloo Roti), page 168

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Black Chickpea Curry (Kaale Chane), page 123

Curried Onions (Pyaj Ki Subji), page 108

Pan-Fried Flatbread (Paratha), page 160

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Black Bean Pilaf (Kalli Khichri), page 143

Mango Soup (Aam Soup), page 89

Chickpea Salad (Kabuli Chana Salad),

page 190

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Peas-and-Tofu Curry (Matar-Tofu), page 176

Stuffed Okra (Bharva Bhindi), page 110

Pan-Fried Flatbread (Paratha), page 160

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Bean Burgers (Dal-Vada Burgers), page 81

Grilled Vegetables (Bhuni Subji), page 100

Grilled Corn (Bhutta), page 101

Breakfast to Lunch to Dinner

Enjoy these meals any time of the day. Sometimes you just want to eat something fun for dinner that isn’t your typical dal-chawal (beans-and-rice) meal.

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Scrambled Tofu (Tofu Ki Bhuji), page 177

Potato-Stuffed Flatbread (Aloo Paratha), page 160

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Stuffed Mung Bean Pancakes (Bharva Cheele), page 80

Tropical Fruit Salad (Phal Ki Chaat), page 202

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Mung Bean Crepes (Passhirattu Dosa), page 83

Madras Potatoes (Madrasi Aloo), page 99

Tomato-Coconut Chutney (Tamatar-Nariyal Chutney), page 186

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Cracked Wheat Snack (Uppama), page 78

Mango Yogurt Drink (Aam Lassi), page 182

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Curried Potatoes (Sukhe Aloo), page 100

Fried Bread (Puri), page 165

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Daikon-Stuffed Flatbread (Mooli Paratha), page 163

Almond Spicy Drink (Thandai), page 181

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Bean-Rice Pancakes (Adai), page 84

Coconut Chutney (Nariyal Chutney), page 185

Pomegranate Tea (Anari Chai), page 75

Party Menus

Having a party or celebrating an occasion gives us an excuse to make and enjoy dishes that we might not take the time to prepare for a routine meal. The menus below are some of my favorite combinations, from drinks to desserts, and are sure to please a crowd.

Be sure to plan ahead, as these menus are time consuming. Don’t be afraid to eliminate an item, substitute a dish, or buy the dessert. Remember that you don’t want to be exhausted or frustrated when the guests arrive.

When planning a party, I always decide on a menu and grocery shop at least two days before. Over the years, I have learned to streamline my cooking by preparing or partially preparing some of the dishes ahead of time. With a little practice, you’ll be dazzling your guests with amazing Indian meals.

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Mango Lemonade (Aam Neembu Pani), page 73

Black-Eyed Pea Dip (Sukha Lobhia), page 55

Spinach and Tofu (Palak-Tofu), page 174

Stuffed Baby Eggplant (Bharva Chote Baingun), page 96

Cumin Rice (Jeera Chawal), page 141

Onion-Stuffed Flatbread (Pyaj Paratha), page 162

Crunchy Blossom Pastries (Chirote), page 198

Spiced Chai Latte (Masala Chai), page 181

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Mango Yogurt Drink (Aam Lassi), page 182

Cocktail Peanuts (Mungfali Chaat), page 54

Potato-Patty Snack (Aloo-Tikki Chaat), page 71

Tamarind Chutney (Imli Chutney), page 184

Indian Funnel Cakes (Instant Jalebi), page 200

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Mixed Vegetable Fritters (Subji Pakora), page 64

Cilantro Chutney (Dhania Chutney), page 185

Pomegranate Tea (Anari Chai), page 75

Dal-Vegetable Stew (Dhan-Saak), page 129

Creamy Mushroom Curry (Khumb Ki Subji), page 103

Sprouted Bean Salad