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This was my first time making samosas. How tasty. The chutney is really a winner with it. A long to do recipe but worth the work. It will help to prepare in advance. Thank you for all the tips!

This was my first time making samosas. How tasty. The chutney is really a winner with it. A long to do recipe but worth the work. It will help to prepare in advance. Thank you for all the tips!

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Love it, very inspiring, I am getting asma´s book for sure.

Love it, very inspiring, I am getting asma´s book for sure.

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I am so happy with the instructions about cooking the rice. Now I will apply the same rules.

I am so happy with the instructions about cooking the rice. Now I will apply the same rules.

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I like that this dish was made with so much love and care. I will surely make it.

I like that this dish was made with so much love and care. I will surely make it.

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Oh oh, that’s so beautiful it has opened my appetite for food. This is not simply cooking, but putting all your heart into changing and presenting dishes with so much love. I want that. So much information on how to handle food specially.

Oh oh, that’s so beautiful it has opened my appetite for food. This is not simply cooking, but putting all your heart into changing and presenting dishes with so much love. I want that. So much information on how to handle food specially.

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Great recipe! I love the techniques. So much better than I have made before. Thank you!

Great recipe! I love the techniques. So much better than I have made before. Thank you!

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Amazing! Palak paneer has been my son’s fave. Today I made this with kale for us. Delicious!

Amazing! Palak paneer has been my son’s fave. Today I made this with kale for us. Delicious!

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Amazing and inspiring! Saag paneer and saffron chicken korma for us tonight.

Amazing and inspiring! Saag paneer and saffron chicken korma for us tonight.

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Thanks for this documentary. Very interesting as I try to teach my son, how to cook, as Asma said. Nice story too. As an immigrant, I understand her words.

Thanks for this documentary. Very interesting as I try to teach my son, how to cook, as Asma said. Nice story too. As an immigrant, I understand her words.

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A wonderful story. I’ve been to Kolkata it’s an amazing place. I had no idea where to go or what to see. I went to paint and sketch to capture its magic. I. Wish I knew about Asma then. I cook food as my mother taught me, with love and care, I too get compliments about the food I serve. Asma is an inspiration, with such wonderful stories and experiences.

A wonderful story. I’ve been to Kolkata it’s an amazing place. I had no idea where to go or what to see. I went to paint and sketch to capture its magic. I. Wish I knew about Asma then. I cook food as my mother taught me, with love and care, I too get compliments about the food I serve. Asma is an inspiration, with such wonderful stories and experiences.

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Watching her cook the paneer and spinach is so much better than reading a recipe. I tried this from a recipe and ended up with too much liquid. Will try it her way!

Watching her cook the paneer and spinach is so much better than reading a recipe. I tried this from a recipe and ended up with too much liquid. Will try it her way!

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This was easy to follow, explained clearly and slowly as she cooked and I could replay and replay as I cooked. It tasted amazing, so delicious. I loved it. Thank you for your skill-sharing and delicious recipes. It tasted so fresh and real.

This was easy to follow, explained clearly and slowly as she cooked and I could replay and replay as I cooked. It tasted amazing, so delicious. I loved it. Thank you for your skill-sharing and delicious recipes. It tasted so fresh and real.

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Amazing woman, chef, and leader! Loved her story here and on Chef’s Table.

Amazing woman, chef, and leader! Loved her story here and on Chef’s Table.

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Looks awesome! I can’t wait to try making this for my family. Thank you for all the great tips on technique

Looks awesome! I can’t wait to try making this for my family. Thank you for all the great tips on technique

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So simple, yet I could almost smell the prawns. I think I was drooling…I know what’s for dinner tonight. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

So simple, yet I could almost smell the prawns. I think I was drooling…I know what’s for dinner tonight. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

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I love all the potted marigold flowers in Asma’s kitchen! And the bent spoon cupboard handles! I love her strong deep voice. All her advice about preparing tamarind fruit and using pulp to wash dishes and silver. And the wonderful street scenes of everyday life! From now on I will always wash my dahl! Wonderful series!

I love all the potted marigold flowers in Asma’s kitchen! And the bent spoon cupboard handles! I love her strong deep voice. All her advice about preparing tamarind fruit and using pulp to wash dishes and silver. And the wonderful street scenes of everyday life! From now on I will always wash my dahl! Wonderful series!

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Love it. It was such a moving story, It brought tears to my eyes. She’s an inspiration to me and I pray she will continue to inspire women all over the world. Thanks!

Love it. It was such a moving story, It brought tears to my eyes. She’s an inspiration to me and I pray she will continue to inspire women all over the world. Thanks!

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This was delicious and quick to make. I will definitely make it again soon.Perfect!

This was delicious and quick to make. I will definitely make it again soon.Perfect!

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I’ve been doing my basmatI rice wrong! Will be trying this dish and washing it correctly with these wonderful tips.

I’ve been doing my basmatI rice wrong! Will be trying this dish and washing it correctly with these wonderful tips.

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Thank you! She is so clear with her instructions. Left me inspired to make this dish. Can’t wait to watch the rest of her episodes.

Thank you! She is so clear with her instructions. Left me inspired to make this dish. Can’t wait to watch the rest of her episodes.

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Just love this I can smell it from my house. I wish I could go cook and spend a day with you ? Shukran. Will be trying this recipe for sure!

Just love this I can smell it from my house. I wish I could go cook and spend a day with you ? Shukran. Will be trying this recipe for sure!

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Lovely presentation…lovely lady! Excellent explanation, Asma speaks from the heart of home cooking … Thank you

Lovely presentation…lovely lady! Excellent explanation, Asma speaks from the heart of home cooking … Thank you

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You inspired me to make an alternative with swiss Chard and tofu. It was delicious.

You inspired me to make an alternative with swiss Chard and tofu. It was delicious.

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This was my first class in YesChef… oh my goodness it was amazing! Thank you for this amazing recipe. Now onto the next one!!

This was my first class in YesChef… oh my goodness it was amazing! Thank you for this amazing recipe. Now onto the next one!!

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I have just tried it and it tastes amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe and your knowledge. The dish is really tasty!

I have just tried it and it tastes amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe and your knowledge. The dish is really tasty!

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I’ve always been put off ordering this in a restaurant because they make it so rich and creamy. But this looks magnificent and I will definitely try it!

I’ve always been put off ordering this in a restaurant because they make it so rich and creamy. But this looks magnificent and I will definitely try it!

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She is great.She does not just cook in front of the camera like most.She actually teaches us how to cook.

She is great.She does not just cook in front of the camera like most.She actually teaches us how to cook.

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Thanks so much for sharing your family recipe! Really heckin delicious and a treat to make

Thanks so much for sharing your family recipe! Really heckin delicious and a treat to make

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I like Asma more and more with each subsequent video! Can’t wait to try a recipe. Looks delicious!

I like Asma more and more with each subsequent video! Can’t wait to try a recipe. Looks delicious!

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I love the onions on top. Familiar with the mild creamy goodness of korma, and Asma made it look so do-able at home. Almond flour was the surprise ingredient for me. Excellent. I Will cook this. Thanks.

I love the onions on top. Familiar with the mild creamy goodness of korma, and Asma made it look so do-able at home. Almond flour was the surprise ingredient for me. Excellent. I Will cook this. Thanks.

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I tried this but smoked the steak at 180° until the internal temp hit 112° then reverse seared it on both sides over open wood fire. My family went completely nuts for it. This is my love language, so that you for sharing the love!

I tried this but smoked the steak at 180° until the internal temp hit 112° then reverse seared it on both sides over open wood fire. My family went completely nuts for it. This is my love language, so that you for sharing the love!

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I’ve never seen Asma onscreen before. Great screen presence and mouthwatering recipe!

I’ve never seen Asma onscreen before. Great screen presence and mouthwatering recipe!

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Wonderful teacher. The prawns were very good. I will cook my rice the way it was described in the video.♥️

Wonderful teacher. The prawns were very good. I will cook my rice the way it was described in the video.♥️

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Love this class… spent the whole day going through each lesson. Will be hitting the Indian market tomorrow.

Love this class… spent the whole day going through each lesson. Will be hitting the Indian market tomorrow.

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Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions One-Pan Recipes Sauces Savory Side Dishes Spicy Vegetarian

Garam Masala

Asma’s garam masala is a delicious blend of traditional spices that adds an unforgettable flavor. This Indian spice mix is made with spices like Indian bay leaves, cassia bark, green cardamom pods, and clove – carefully curated to create a complex yet balanced masala.

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Chicken Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Festive Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Halal Indian Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Meat & Poultry Occasions Recipes Saffron Savory Spicy Stewing

Saffron Chicken Korma

Asma teaches how to infuse saffron, blend masalas, build flavor profiles, and she even reveals her secret tips on making the ultimate homemade garam masala.

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Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Recipes Salads Savory Side Dishes Sweet Potato Vegetarian

Shakarkandi – Sweet Potato Salad

Shakarkandi ki chaat is a total crowd pleaser. The delicious and tangy sweet potato salad is not only healthy, but it’s easy to make! This popular street food makes the perfect side dish for any meal.

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Barbecue Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Eggplant Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Grilling Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Recipes Roasting Sauces Savory Side Dishes South Asian Starters Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Smoky Eggplant Dip – Baingan Bharta

This popular smoky eggplant dip is popular throughout India. While it can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop, Asma says the best flavor comes from when it is slowly charred in hot embers.

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Barbecue Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Grilling Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Marinades Meal Type Occasions Paneer Recipes Savory Spicy Starters Vegetarian Yogurt

Paneer Tikka

What’s more mouthwatering than a hunk of cheese? Cheese that is marinated in a yogurt sauce, skewered, and grilled! Asma shows the wonders of paneer and how to obtain a great barbecue char, a recipe that will totally reinvent how you barbecue, and make vegetarians happy as well.

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Yoghurt Marinade

This creamy marinade with yogurt and warm spices evokes flavors of India. Perfect for a stunning late-summer feast around the grill.

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Barbecue Butter Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Fish Fish & Seafood Flavor Profiles Food Type Grilling High-Protein Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Middle Eastern Occasions Outdoor Pescatarian Recipes Savory

Fish Kebabs

The incredible marinade on this fish kebab is what makes this one of Asma’s favorite recipes. Asma teaches how to make this flavorful dish, explains what type of fish is best to use, and reveals her mother’s secret skewering, grilling tips, and butter basting tips.

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Barbecue Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Flavor Profiles Food Type Garlic Global Gluten-Free Grilling Lemon Lunch Main Ingredient Marinades Meal Type Mediterranean Occasions Outdoor Recipes Savory Side Dishes Sour Summer Vegan

Lemon Marinade

Once you make this citrusy lemon marinade, you’ll want to use it for all of your dishes.

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Breads Breakfast Butter Comfort Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Flour Food Type Frying Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Recipes Savory Side Dishes Vegetarian

Parathas

“Paratha is not just bread or something you eat, it is an emotion.” Whenever Asma thinks of home, she thinks of parathas, her favorite bread. Learn as Asma shows how to make this incredible Indian flatbread and teaches two methods of how to roll and cook it on the tawa, a flat griddle pan.

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Basmati Rice

Follow Asma’s tips and your white rice will never be mushy again. This lesson covers the simplest cooking method and traditional presentation of basmati rice.

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Comfort Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Halal Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Meat & Poultry Occasions Recipes Savory Spicy Stewing

Railway Curry

Learn how to make the Indian version of meat-and-potatoes as Asma teaches life-changing cooking skills like how to properly blend spices, infuse oils, and layer flavors.

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Boiling Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Recipes Rice Savory Side Dishes Vegetarian Weekend

Bengali-Style Rice

Make this Bengali-style boiled rice, one of the healthiest ways to eat rice. Follow Asma’s instructions and your rice will come out perfect every time.

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Garlic Paste

Garlic paste a versatile prep hack that can be incorporated whenever finely minced or grated garlic is called for in a recipe. It brings tons of flavors and a smooth consistency to every dish, especially sauces, marinades, and dressings.

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Asian Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Ginger Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Recipes Sauces Savory Vegan Weekend

Ginger Paste

Make ginger into a paste and add it to all your curries, sauces, and marinades.

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Onion Paste

An essential pantry item to always have on hand when cooking Indian food.

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Boiling Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Festive Fish & Seafood Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Mustard Occasions Pescatarian Recipes Savory Shrimp

Mustard Prawns

Mustard and seafood is a classic Bengali combination. Learn how to make this regional specialty with jumbo fresh tiger prawns. Asma teaches how to make a traditional turmeric and salt marinade and Bengali-style boiled rice, a method, which according to Asma, is the healthiest way to eat rice.

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Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Game Day Ginger Indian Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions One-Pan Recipes Sauces Snacks South Asian Spicy Sweet Tomato Vegan Vegetarian

Tomato Chutney

Make a perfectly balanced tomato chutney that is equal parts fiery and sweet. This dipping sauce hits all the right notes, and is ideal to douse on samosas, and pretty much everything else.

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Cauliflower Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Frying Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Peanut Potato Recipes Roasting Savory Side Dishes South Asian Spicy Starters Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Aloo Gobi Filling

Stuff this delectable Bengali-style spiced cauliflower, potato, and peanut mash inside your samosas, or prepare it as a scrumptious side dish.

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Samosas & Chutney

Asma teaches how to make India’s favorite street food, Bengali-style samosas (known as singara), that are stuffed with an aloo gobi filling of cauliflower, potatoes, peanuts, and seasonings like ginger and turmeric. She pairs it with a fiery tomato chutney.

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Cooking Method Cucumber Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Global Gluten-Free Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Mediterranean Occasions Recipes Salads Savory Side Dishes Summer Vegetarian

Cucumber Salad

Cool off your palate with this refreshing cucumber salad. Pomegranates add gorgeous color and a bright pop of flavor. A great side on its own, or with the luscious chicken curry.

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Chicken Comfort Cooking Method Cuisine Curry Leaves Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Halal Indian Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Meat & Poultry Occasions Recipes Savory Spicy Stewing

Yellow Chicken Curry

If you’re new to Indian flavors, this yellow chicken curry is a great place to start. It’s a recipe that has been in Asma’s family for generations, and never written down until now.

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Homemade Paneer

Become a cheesemaker at home and learn how to make fresh cheese with just two everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

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Gur Ki Kheer – Rice Pudding with Jaggery

‘It’s rice pudding on steroids,’ Asma says about ki kheer, a traditional Indian rice pudding that uses Gulab (baby basmati rice), and jaggery (palm sugar), and is known for bringing good luck and fortune. Learn how to make this delicious spin on the classic dessert, which makes Asma think back on her fondest memories and happiest moments. Every bite brings Asma joy and will make you want to celebrate, too.

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Cooking Method Cuisine Desserts Dietary Dish Type Diwali Festive Flavor Profiles Food Type Indian Main Ingredient Meal Type Milk Occasions Pantry Recipes Saffron Snacks Steaming Sweet Tea Time Vegetarian

Saffron Sandesh

Sandesh is one of Bengal’s favorite desserts. There are many different types, but Asma likes to infuse it with saffron to give it a delicate floral flavor.

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Saag Paneer

Eat your greens! Asma prepares one of the most popular paneer cheese dishes with saag, fresh winter spinach. This Indian version of creamed spinach is the perfect vegetarian side dish. It’s packed with flavor and so easy to make. While Asma uses spinach, this recipe also works great with kale, arugula, or swiss chard.

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Tempering Spices

Learn how to properly infuse oil with masala spices like cassia bark, cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaves. Wait for the clove to pop and you’ll know your oil is ready.

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Basmati Rice: Absorption Method

Follow Asma’s tips and your white rice will never be mushy again. This lesson covers the simplest cooking method and traditional presentation of basmati rice.

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Comfort Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free High-Fiber Indian Lentils Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Potluck Recipes Savory Side Dishes Soups & Stews Sour South Asian Stewing Tamarind Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Tamarind Dal

“Dal is something we eat every day, it’s unusual to not have dal on the dinner table,” Asma says about one of her favorite comfort foods.

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Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions One-Pan Peas Potluck Recipes Rice Savory Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian

Matar Pulao

Add some extra excitement to your plain white rice and learn how to make this simple, straightforward, and ultra flavorful side dish. ‘Matar’ is Hindi for green peas and ‘pulao’ means pilaf, and when you put those two words together, you get ‘matar pulao’ or ‘peas pulao’ the classic and insanely popular Indian rice and peas dish. If you want to learn more about masalas (spice blends), this lesson is a must watch!

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Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Cumin Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Garlic Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Marinades Meal Type Occasions One-Pan Recipes Roasting Sauces Savory Side Dishes South Asian Spicy Vegan Vegetarian

Masala

Master how to make masala and learn to blend your very own spice mix at home. This will introduce warm masala flavors into every dish.

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Beans Chili Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Frying Gluten-Free Indian Lunch Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Potluck Recipes Side Dishes Spicy Steaming Vegetables Vegetarian

Bengali Beans

Make these flavor-packed Bengali beans, the perfect fiery side dish to the mild and floral chicken korma, or to eat any day of the week.

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Asian Best Of Boiling Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Festive Fish & Seafood Flavor Profiles Food Type Garlic Ginger Global Gluten-Free Indian Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Mediterranean Mustard Occasions One-Pan Onion Pescatarian Rice Sauces Savory Shrimp Side Dishes Vegan Vegetarian Weekend

Mustard Prawns

Learn how to make this regional specialty with jumbo fresh tiger prawns. Asma teaches how to make a traditional turmeric and salt marinade for the shrimp and Bengali-style boiled rice, a method, which according to Asma, is the healthiest way to eat rice.

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Best Of Comfort Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free Halal Indian Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Meat & Poultry Occasions Potluck Rice Savory Side Dishes Spicy Steaming Stewing Vegetarian

Railway Curry

Take a ride on the Darjeeling Express and learn how to make the Indian Version of meat-and-potatoes as Asma teaches life-changing cooking skills like how to properly blend spices, infuse oils, and layer flavors.

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Asma’s Story

Asma Khan takes a culinary journey through the bustling streets and colorful markets of Kolkata, India to explore the nostalgic smells, flavors, and ingredients of her ancestral Bengali heritage. She chases childhood memories and meets with inspiring women, all on a quest to understand the influences behind the foods that define the chef she has become.

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Barbecue Butter Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Eggplant Entertaining Everyday Fish Fish & Seafood Flavor Profiles Food Type Garlic Global Gluten-Free Grilling High-Protein Indian Lemon Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Marinades Meal Type Mediterranean Middle Eastern Occasions Outdoor Paneer Pescatarian Roasting Salads Sauces Savory Side Dishes Sour South Asian Spicy Starters Summer Sweet Potato Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian Yogurt

Asma’s Bengali Supper

Asma became famous worldwide for her Indian supper club in London. She has returned to Kolkata to cook an outdoor dinner party on the grill with journalist and friend Kounteya Sinha: fish and cheese paneer kebabs, smoky eggplant dip, and sweet potato salad.

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Best Of Breads Breakfast Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dish Type Diwali Everyday Flavor Profiles Flour Food Type Frying Indian Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Savory Side Dishes South Asian Vegetarian Weekend

Parathas

Whenever Asma thinks of home, she thinks of parathas, her favorite bread. Learn as Asma shows how to make this incredible Indian flatbread and teaches two methods of how to roll and cook it on the tawa, a flat griddle pan.

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Cooking Method Cuisine Desserts Dietary Dish Type Diwali Festive Flavor Profiles Food Type Indian Lessons Main Ingredient Meal Type Milk Occasions Pantry Saffron Snacks Steaming Sweet Tea Time Vegetarian

Saffron Sandesh

Sandesh is one of Bengal’s favorite desserts. There are many different types, but Asma likes to infuse it with saffron to give it a delicate floral flavor.

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Beans Best Of Chicken Chili Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Festive Flavor Profiles Food Type Frying Gluten-Free Halal Indian Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Meat & Poultry Occasions One-Pan Potluck Saffron Sauces Savory Side Dishes Spicy Steaming Stewing Vegetables Vegetarian

Saffron Chicken Korma

Asma teaches how to infuse saffron, blend masalas, build flavor profiles, and she even reveals her secret tips on making the ultimate homemade garam masala.

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Best Of Comfort Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Frying Gluten-Free High-Fiber Indian Lentils Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Occasions Potluck Rice Sauces Savory Side Dishes Soups & Stews Sour South Asian Steaming Stewing Tamarind Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Tamarind Dal & Rice

Asma serves this lentil and rice dish in her restaurants and loves it for its complex simplicity, a sweet and sour dish with balanced flavors. 

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Best Of Cheese Comfort Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Dietary Dinner Dish Type Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Gluten-Free High-Fiber Indian Lemon Lessons Lunch Main Dishes Main Ingredient Meal Type Milk Occasions One-Pan Paneer Savory Side Dishes South Asian Spinach Steaming Vegetables Vegetarian Winter

Saag Paneer

This Indian Version of creamed spinach is the perfect vegetarian side dish. It’s packed with flavor and so easy to make. While Asma uses spinach, this recipe also works great with kale, arugula, or swiss chard.

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Best Of Condiments Cooking Method Cuisine Cumin Dietary Dinner Dish Type Diwali Entertaining Everyday Flavor Profiles Food Type Garlic Gluten-Free Indian Lessons Lunch Main Ingredient Marinades Meal Type Occasions One-Pan Peas Potluck Rice Roasting Sauces Savory Side Dishes South Asian Spicy Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Matar Pulao

Matar PulaoAdd some extra excitement to your plain white rice and learn how to make this simple, straightforward, and ultra flavorful side dish. If you want to learn more about masalas (spice blends), this lesson is a must watch.

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Samosas & Chutney

Asma teaches how to make India’s favorite street food, Bengali-style samosas (known as singara), that are stuffed with an aloo gobi filling of cauliflower, potatoes, peanuts, and seasonings like ginger and turmeric. She pairs it with a fiery tomato chutney.

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Gur Ki Kheer – Rice Pudding with Jaggery

“It’s rice pudding on steroids,” Asma says about ki kheer, a traditional Indian rice pudding that uses Gulab (baby basmati rice), and jaggery (palm sugar), and is known for bringing good luck and fortune.

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Yellow Curry Chicken & Kachumber Salad

For the first time ever, Asma is making her family’s recipe with Middle Eastern and Persian roots. A recipe that has been cooked for generations, but never written down. She serves it with a refreshing cucumber and pomegranate salad.