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A step by step for the absolute beginner wanting to make a Hyderabadi chicken biryani over a stove-top. layers of rice and chicken marinated in Indian spices makes a one of a kind dish for all festivities. #rice #biryani #hyderbadi #onepot #howto #lunch #meal #stovetop #Indian

chicken biryani(hyderabadi).

Mushroom, pumpkin, and chickpea. an easy vegetarian dish for a meatless meal you can add to your weekly menu. #vegetarian#vegan #glutenfree #lowcarb #meals #dinner #lunch

vegetarian-mushroom, pumpkin, chickpea curry.

Deep fried Indian masala whole chicken roast- A mix of fragrant spices, marinated for hours then deep-fried. golden brown crispy on the outside and tender meat on the inside that you'll love biting into.

Deep-fried masala whole chicken roast.

Classic chicken Chettinad- make a pot of this curry and taste a little bit of India and Chettinad cuisine right at your home. elegant, spicy yet sublime in its flavors.

slow-cooked classic chicken chettinad curry.

How to make easy-pressure cooker dal tadka (Indian dal fry)-a popular Indian dhal curry with mixed lentils. tempered spices make this ordinary lentil dish ideal for special occasions.

How to make easy-pressure cooker dal tadka(Indian dhal fry).

Indian homemade garam masala spice mix- stop using store-bought garam masala powder to cook your favorite Indian dishes, it's time you learned to make your own. it's more aromatic, flavorful and you'll never go back to buying the spice blend again.

Indian homemade garam masala spice mix.

Slow cooked Indian beef and potato curry- tender meat and potatoes cooked in spices to flavor the dry gravy. this rich curry just needs a few garlic naans, roti or paratha to serve as a meal. #curry #beef #indian #meal #lunch #dinner #glutenfree #meal # potato

Slow-cooked Indian beef and potato curry.

How to make tandoori masala fish(oven-baked, healthy, Indian)- You'll love how the tandoori marinade flavors the fish, once baked, you get a crispy skin with tender, moist fish to savor every bite, a drizzle of lime is all you need-islandsmile.org

How to make tandoori masala fish(oven-baked, Indian recipe).

Rice cooker-school lunch box mock biryani- make this easy biryani for kids school box or pack it up for your work lunch. all you need is a rice cooker, a little prep work to make this mock biryani. Not only is this mock biryani a school lunch box meal, it's also an easy meal made in a rice cooker-islandsmile.org

How to make rice cooker-School lunch box mock biryani.