Recipes & Blog
Authentic Indian cooking — recipes, tips, and stories about the ingredients we stock.
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Moong Dal Khichdi: Comforting Indian Rice & Lentils
Moong Dal Khichdi is a humble yet comforting rice and lentil dish, a staple in Indian homes, perfect for a light and nourishing meal.
Dal Tadka: Comforting Indian Lentil Recipe
A comforting and aromatic lentil dish, Dal Tadka is a staple in Indian households, known for its simple yet flavourful tempering.
Bhindi Masala: Simple Indian Okra Stir-Fry Recipe
Bhindi Masala is a delicious, simple dry stir-fry of okra with aromatic spices, perfect as a side dish with rotis or dal-chawal.
Aloo Gobi: Classic Indian Potato & Cauliflower Curry
Aloo Gobi, the beloved Indian potato and cauliflower dry curry, is a comforting dish — easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
MDH masala: the face on every packet
The red and orange packet, the bearded face in the turban. MDH masala has been in North Indian kitchens for generations, now on aahaar.de.
The BBQ that ran out of chai before it ran out of people
A summer BBQ with Berlindians in Volkspark Friedrichshain: 28 people, grilled food from Indian Biryani Company, and the chai that stole the day.
Chicken Biryani
A fragrant, one-pot biryani layered with aged Basmati, tender chicken, and warm whole spices. The definitive Indian comfort dish.
Swetha Telugu Foods: stocked for the Telugu kitchen
Most Indian grocery stores stock for a vague, averaged-out idea of 'Indian.' Swetha Telugu Foods is one of the brands that actually knows better
The spices every Indian kitchen runs on
A practical guide to the 9 spices that show up across Indian regional cooking — what they taste like, when they go in, and what they actually do in a dish
Why Aged Basmati Changes Everything
Most supermarket Basmati is less than a year old. Here's why aged Basmati — the kind used across India for biryani — tastes so much better, and how to spot it.
Why Priya pickles is always on our shelves
A customer in Berlin once turned down a better pickle at a lower price. What he said next changed how I think about stocking Priya pickles.