
aromatic
Ginger paste
Adrak Paste
5 g1 teaspoon
16 g1 tablespoon
Commercial and home-ground ginger paste density ~1.05 g/ml
Instead of Ginger paste
Fresh gingerUse equal weight; peel and grate very finely on a microplane or pound to a fine paste in a mortar.
GingerUse equal weight; mince finely and crush with the flat of a knife before frying.
Ground gingerUse 20% of the weight; add directly with the dry spice powders, though it yields an earthier, less pungent profile.
Recipes with Ginger paste

Achari Gosht
Lamb in Pickling Spices

Achari Paneer
Paneer in Pickling Spices

Achari Paneer Tikka
Grilled (Broiled) Paneer in Pickling Spices

Achras
Minced (Ground) Lamb with Raw Mango

Adraki Chaamp
Ginger-flavoured Chops

Ajwaini Jhinga
Marinated Tiger Prawns (Shrimp)

Akha Peenda
Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb

Aksa Pok
Chicken with Ginger

Akshi
Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots

Aloo Chutneywale
Chutney-coated Potatoes

Aloo Dum
Potato Curry

Aloo Gobi Methi ka Tuk
Cauliflower with Fenugreek & Potatoes

Aloo Matar ka Achar
Potato & Pea Pickle

Aloo Vadiyan
Spicy Lentil Dumplings with Potatoes

Alubokhara Kofta
Kofta Stuffed with Dried Plums

Ambat Dahyatil Machhi
Fried Soured Cream Fish

Amras ki Boti
Mango-flavoured Lamb

Amritsari Machhali
Fried Fish from Amritsar

Amritsari Tawa Murg
Pan-fried Amritsari Chicken

Ande ka Achar
Egg Pickle

Aoshi
Pork with Fermented Soya Beans (Soybeans) & Tomatoes

Aso Adin
Lamb Stew with Ginger

Awadhi Gosht Biryani
Lamb Biryani from Lucknow

Awushi Kulho
Chicken with Potatoes

Baadam Pasanda
Lamb Fillets with Cashews & Almonds

Baghare Baigan
Spicy Sweet & Sour Aubergines (Eggplant)

Bajari-Methi na Tepla
Shallow-fried Fenugreek & Millet Bread

Banjara Chakoor
Peanut & Dried Mango Crusted Partridge

Bataer Masaledar
Stuffed Quails in Spicy Sauce

Batani Kadala Kari
Pea & Mushroom Curry

Batata Vada
Deep-fried Potato Dumplings

Bengali Mutton Biryani
Bengali Lamb Biryani

Bhagara Bhaath
Fried Savoury Rice

Bhare Baghare Tamate
Stuffed Tomatoes

Bhareli Vangi
Stuffed Spicy Aubergines (Eggplant) from Maharashtra

Bharwan Baigan
Aubergines (Eggplant) with Spicy Filling

Bharwan Guchhi
Stuffed Morels

Bharwan Karele
Slow-cooked Stuffed Bitter Gourds

Bharwan Parwal
Stuffed Wax Gourd

Bharwan Phoolgobi
Stuffed Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Bheja
Sheep's Brains with Coconut Milk

Bhindi Channa
Spiced Okra & Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Bhindi ka Patala Salan
Lamb, Potato & Okra Curry

Bhuna Gosht (I)
Spicy Roast Lamb

Bhuna Gosht (II)
Roasted Lamb

Bhuna Keema
Roasted Minced (Ground) Lamb

Bhuna Kekra
Grilled Lobster

Bhunee Machhali
Grilled (Broiled) Trout

Bhuni Salmon Machchi
Baked Salmon

Bhutta Seekh Kebab
Corn Kebabs on Skewers

Bombil Machli, Baingan aur Chigur
Dried Bombay Duck Cooked with Aubergines (Eggplant) & Tamarind Leaves

Borar Jhaal
Black Dal Balls in Mustard Sauce

Bund Gosht
Fennel-flavoured Lamb Cooked in a Sealed Pot

Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken

Chaamp Baadami
Almond Chops

Chandi Qorma
Sterling Chicken

Channa Masala
Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Curry

Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Chettinad (Dry)

Chicken Ishtoo
Indian-Style Chicken Stew

Chicken Pakora
Chicken Pakora

Chicken Xacuti
Spicy Chicken in Thick Sauce

Chimbori Shengdanya Kalwan
Crab Curry with Peanuts

Chingur ka Salan
Lamb with Tender Tamarind Leaves & Flowers

Chintakkai Chaamp
Lamb Chops with Tamarind

Chippa Gosht
Lamb Cooked in a Clay Pot

Chitrannam
Rice with Cashew Nuts & Spices

Chooza Makhani
Tandoori Chicken in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Chowgara
Mixed Vegetables from Deccan

Dahi ka Keema
Lamb Cooked in Yoghurt

Dahi ke Baigan
Aubergine (Eggplant) in Mild Yoghurt Sauce

Dahi ki Karhi
Yoghurt & Gram (Chickpea) Flour Curry

Dahi ki Machhali
Fish Cooked in Yoghurt Sauce

Dahi ma Bheeda
Okra in Yoghurt Sauce

Dahiwala Meat
Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce (I)

Dal Makhani
Creamy Black Dal

Dal Nizami
'Royal Salute' Dal

Dalcha Gosht
Lamb with Lentils

Dhansak
All-In-One Lamb, Dal, Vegetable & Rice Curry

Dhingri Dulma
Mushroom, (Bell) Pepper & Paneer Curry

Dhyatle Sukha
Dried Fish with Yoghurt

Doi Jhingri
Prawns (Shrimp) Cooked in Yoghurt

Doi Nei
Pork in Dark Sauce

Dum ke Kebab
Kebabs Baked in a Slow Oven

Dum ki Arabi
Slow-cooked Colocasia (Taro Root)

Dum ki Bharwan Mirch
Stuffed (Bell) Peppers

Dum ki Bhindi
Slow-cooked Okra in Yoghurt Sauce

Dum ki Machhali
Slow-cooked Aromatic Fish

Erha Meen Mulkitathu
Prawns (Shrimp) & Sole in Fennel Sauce

Fish Qorma Pulao
Fish Korma Pulao

Flower Batata Bhaji
Cauliflower with Potatoes

Gobi Tandoori
Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Gol Maas Kaachar
Lamb with Kachri

Gongura Chicken
Sorrel-flavoured Chicken

Gosht ki Khurchan
Mashed Pasanda

Halim
Ceremonial Meat Porridge

Handiwala Murg
Chicken Kebabs from the Pot

Hare Jhinga
Prawns (Shrimp) in Green Chutney

Hariyali Macchi
Monkfish Kebabs

Hyderabadi Dum ki Biryani
Aromatic Slow-cooked Biryani

Ishtoo (II)
Lamb Stew (II)

Jhinga Adraki
Grilled (Broiled) Ginger Prawns (Shrimp)

Jhinga Dopyaza
Curried Prawns (Shrimp) with Onions

Jhinga Nariyal ka Pulao
Coconut & Prawn (Shrimp) Pulao

Kabuli Chaneda Pulao
Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Pulao

Kacchi Biryani
Saffron-flavoured Meat Cooked with Rice

Kairi Murg
Mango Chicken

Kaju Khumb Makhane
Mushrooms with Cashew Nuts

Kakori Kebab
Minced (Ground) Lamb Skewers

Kaleji Masala
Spicy Liver

Kali Daal
Black Lentils

Kali Mirch ka Murg
Pepper Chicken in Thick Sauce

Kaliya Baans Singhara
Bamboo Shoot & Water Chestnut Sauce

Kandahari Murg Tikka
Pomegranate-flavoured Chicken

Kande ki Subzi
Spicy Onions in Sauce

Karhai Paneer
Paneer & (Bell) Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Karimeen Polichattu
Pearl Fish Pan Grilled in Banana Leaf

Kashmiri Murg Kebab
Chicken Kebabs

Kashmiri Seekh Kebab
Minced (Ground) Lamb Kebabs on Skewers

Keema Khichari
Savoury Minced (Ground) Meat Pulao

Keema Upama
Vermicelli with Minced (Ground) Lamb

Keoti Dal
Mixed Dal

Keralan Beef Chilli Fry

Khad Murg
Baked Chicken

Khageena
Savoury Scrambled Eggs

Khandavi
Gram (Chickpea) Flour Rolls

Khatta Meetha Do Pyaza
Rajasthani Sweet & Sour Lamb

Khatta Murg
Sour Chicken

Khatte Meethe Baigan
Sweet & Sour Minty Aubergine (Eggplant)

Khawamdum
Lamb & Vegetable Korma

Khumb Hara Pyaz
Mushrooms with Spring Onions (Scallions)

Kobari Kori Pulussu
Chicken in Coconut Sauce

Kokam ni Karhi
Sweet & Sour Yoghurt Soup

Kolambini Bharaleli Bhaji
Prawns (Shrimp) with Stuffed Steamed (Bell) Peppers

Konju Masala
Spicy Prawn (Shrimp) Curry

Koorina Kakarkaya
Stuffed Bitter Gourds in Mustard Sauce

Kori Tamatar
Savoury Chicken with Tomatoes

Korioora Munakkai
Chicken with Drumsticks in a Spicy Tamarind-flavoured Sauce

Kossha Mangsho
Lamb Curry (I)

Kundan Kaliya
Golden Lamb Curry

Kurugayulu Upama
Savoury Semolina with Vegetables

Kurumulagail Verthatu Chemeen
Pepper Prawns (Shrimp)

Lehm e Murgan
Invigorating Lamb Curry

Lukhmi
Vegetable-filled Pastries

Lukhmi
Lukhmi

Maans ke Soole
Skewered Spicy Lamb Fillet

Maas Banjara
Gypsy Meat

Machhali Musallam
Stuffed Fish

Machhali ka Qorma
Curried Braised Fish

Machhali ka Salan
Curried Fish from Hyderabad

Magaj Masala
Lambs' Brains

Mahi Tikka Ajwaini
Thyme-flavoured Fish

Malai Kofta
Stuffed Paneer Dumplings

Malgoba
Thick & Spicy Lamb Curry

Malyali Kozhi Biryani
Southern Indian Chicken Biryani

Mamsummunakkai Pulussu
Lamb & Drumstick Curry

Mansho Jhol
Lamb Curry (III)

Masaledar Mutton
Lamb Masala

Matar Pulao
Pea Pulao

Meen Dakhani
Fish Curry from Deccan

Methi Murg
Fenugreek-flavoured Chicken

Methi Murg
Chicken with Fenugreek Leaves

Mirch ka Chaap
Lamb Cutlets with Chilli & Tamarind

Moog aur Palak ki Dal
Dal with Spinach

Moong Dal
Yellow Dal with Vegetables

Moong Dal Khichari
Khichari with Moong Dal

Moti Kebab
Succulent Spicy Lamb

Munakkaigguru
Drumstick Curry

Murg Banjara
Spicy Chicken Legs

Murg Biryani
Chicken Biryani from Lucknow

Murg Dalcha Kebab
Chicken & Lentil Kebabs

Murg Ishtoo
Chicken Stew

Murg Kali Mirch
Pepper Chicken

Murg Manpasand
Steamed Chicken Patties

Murg Methi Tikka
Fenugreek-flavoured Chicken

Murg Parche
Spicy Chicken Supremes

Murg Qorma (II)
Spicy Chicken Drumsticks

Murg Rezhala
Chicken in Rezala Sauce

Murg ke Mokul
Mildly Spiced Chicken

Murg ke Parche
Chicken Fillet Kebabs

Murga ka Safed Pulao
White Chicken Pulao

Murgh Makhni
Chicken Tikka in Creamed Fresh Tomatoes

Musallam Bharwan Machhali
Whole Stuffed Fish

Musallam Raan
Slow-cooked Aromatic Leg of Lamb

Mutton Barra Kebab
Roasted Lamb Kebabs

Mutton Coconut Fry
Fried Lamb with Coconut

Mutton Kolhapuri
Maharashtrian Hot Lamb Curry

Mutton Kolhapuri
Hot Lamb Curry with Local Spices

Nahari
Morning Delight

Nalli Rogan Josh
Braised Lamb Shanks

Nargisi Kofte
'Iris' Kofta

Oma Eoni
Fried Pork

Palang ka Kapha
Puréed Spinach

Paneer Jaipuri
Rajasthani Curried Paneer

Paneer Makhani
Paneer in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Paneer Pasanda
Stuffed Paneer in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Paneer Tikka Kali Mirch
Peppery Paneer Skewers

Paneer di Bhurji
Paneer Scramble

Panther Jhol
Lamb Stew (III)

Papad Methi ki Subzi
Rajasthani Fenugreek

Patthar Kebab
Kebab Cooked on a Stone

Potoler Dolma
Wax Gourd Curry

Qorma Asafjahi
The Sovereign’s Favourite

Ragda Patties
Potato Cakes with Tangy Chickpea Stew

Rajasthani Arabi
Colocasia (Taro Root) in Yoghurt Sauce

Rajasthani Boti Kebab
Spicy Lamb Tikka on Skewers

Rarha Meat
Pot-roasted Lamb

Rasgulle ki Subzi
Rosogolla Curry

Rasse Misse Rajma
Home-style Kidney Beans

Rava Idli
Steamed Semolina Cakes

Rava Sevai Idli
Savoury Steamed Vermicelli Dumplings

Reshmai Gosht
Fried Slivers of Meat

Roast Mutton
Roast Lamb

Royya Alu Pulussu
Prawn (Shrimp) Curry

Safed Maas
Rajasthani Lamb in Rich White Sauce

Samudri Seekh
Seafood Skewers

Sarangyacha Pulao
Pomfret Pulao

Seekh Gilafi
Vegetable-coated Skewers

Shabdeg
Overnight Meat Pot

Shahi Biryani
Imperial Biryani

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Curry

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Chicken Curry

Shai Dum ki Machhali
Baked Masala Fish

Shola e Dil
Quails Stuffed with Savoury Minced (Ground) Chicken

Shukto
Mixed Vegetables with Bitter Gourd

Singhara
Bengali Samosas

Singhare ka Salan
Lamb Curry with Water Chestnuts

Sofiyani Pulao
Bohri Muslim Pulao

Sookhe Masala ki Machhali
Spicy Fried Fish

Subz Khara Masala
Mixed Vegetables with Whole Spices

Subz ke Shami
Vegetarian Patties

Suvey aur Palak ka Gosht
Stewed Lamb with Spinach & Dill

Taar Qorma
Lamb with Rich Sauce

Tabathyu
Naga-style Pork Stew

Tala Gosht
Fried Lamb

Tali Sem ki Phali
Broad (Fava) Beans with Coriander (Cilantro)

Tamatar Pulihora
Tomato Rice

Tamatar ka Kut
Tangy Curried Tomatoes

Tamatarwale Jhinge
Prawns (Shrimp) with Tomato

Tandoori Achari Khumb
Grilled Mushrooms in Pickling Spices

Tandoori Bharwan Paneer
Grilled Stuffed Paneer

Tandoori Murg
Grilled (Broiled) Chicken

Tash Kebab
Steamed Slices of Lamb

Tatti Gosht
'Bamboo Curtain' Kebab

Tawe de Tikke
Boneless Pan-fried Lamb

Teekha Murg Tikka
Spicy Grilled (Broiled) Chicken Pieces

Thengakkai Kori
Chicken Curry (II)

Thevo Chu
Pork with Bamboo Shoots

Thotikura Tetakaya
Spinach with Dried Prawns (Shrimp)

Tikha Maslyatil Tali Macchi
Piquant Fish Fry

Tsuk Wangun
Sour Kashmiri Aubergines (Eggplant)

Veinchana Royyaalu
Curried Prawns (Shrimp)

Wak Serjak
Pork Curry

Wookhan
Pork Stew

Yakhni Pulao
Lamb Stock Pulao

Yakhni Pulao (Indian Kitchen)

Year Chapa
Fried Fish in Tomato Sauce

Zaaffran Kay Jheengey
Tandoori King Prawn (Jumbo Shrimp)


