Indian recipes costing less than $0.5 per serving

Butter Basmati Rice

Okay - so I know this is a painfully easy recipe, but it's amazing how much you can dress up rice with just a couple of touches. I make this for my…

Naan Bread

Yields 25 pieces

Curried Chick Peas

A nice side dish to serve with curried chicken and rice.

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the…

madhur jaffrey's chana dal

spicy facaccia

Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil ,when oil is hot add hing and 4 slit green chillies. Remove off the flame. Discard the green chillies and keep the oil aside.…

Chocolate crinkle cookies

These cookies are crispy from the outside and chewy from the inside..Good as a after school snack..

fresh tomato soup

health based soup

Peach Ginger Chutney

This is a simple chutney that goes well with grilled Indian or spicy food. I served it with Grilled Tandoori Turkey Tenderloin. A link for the…

Caramel Popcorn

a recipe which is not only easy to make in the microwave but also has a great taste of caramel as each kernel is well coated

Semolina (Rava) Ladoo

Traditional Indian sweet with a pleasing scent of ghee and nutmeg.

Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)

A blend of creamy, peppery and natural sour tang from the yogurt into the tender and juicy chicken pieces.

Tapioca Poriyal (Stir fry)

stir fried with chili powder, spices and curry leaves for the spicy and appealing taste.

shengadanyachi chutney

shengadanyachi chutney is one of famous chutney in Maharashtrian meals.It makes great side dip for every meal.

Mackerel Fish Puttu (Shredded Fish Stir Fry)

The flavors are well balanced; smooth, light and delightful. Pair the dish with sambar, rasam and cabbage stir…