Celebrating Onam 2025 – A Festival of Unity, Harvest & Flavours 🌸🌾
Celebrate the joy of Onam 2025 with us! From vibrant pookalams to a traditional Sadya feast, join Pungu’s Kitchen as...
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Tomato Rice Recipe (Thakkali Sadam)🍅
Tomato Rice, also known as Thakkali Sadam in South India, is a vibrant and flavorful one-pot dish that combines the...
Aloo Paneer Chaat 🥔
Aloo Paneer Chaat is a spicy, tangy, and deliciously rustic snack made with golden baby potatoes, soft paneer, and bold Indian spices. Serve it warm or chilled — perfect for...
Kewa Datshi 🧀
A creamy and comforting Bhutanese stew made with round-sliced potatoes, green chilies, melted cheese, and fresh tomato slices. Kewa Datshi is a national favorite that’s simple, flavorful, and perfect with...
Shamu Datshi (Mushroom & Cheese Curry)🍄
Shamu Datshi is a beloved Bhutanese comfort food made with mushrooms simmered in a spicy, cheesy sauce. Rich in flavor...
Ema Datshi (Chili & Cheese Stew)
Ema Datshi is Bhutan’s beloved national dish — a rich, fiery stew made from chilies and cheese. Comforting and bold,...
Veg Manchurian
Veg Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with crisp fried vegetable balls simmered in a flavorful, spicy, and tangy sauce. Finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, carrot, and capsicum are...
Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti (Okra Stir Fry)
Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti is a simple and flavorful Kerala-style okra stir fry. The fresh okra is sautéed with mustard seeds, dry red chilies, curry leaves, and shallots in fragrant coconut oil,...
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are tender baby potatoes that are lightly crushed and roasted until golden and crispy. With fluffy insides and...
Beetroot Thoran
Beetroot Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style dry vegetable stir-fry made with grated beetroot, fresh coconut, green chilies, and tempered spices....
Cabbage Thoran 🥬
Cabbage Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style stir-fry made with finely chopped cabbage, grated coconut, green chilies, and aromatic tempering in coconut oil. It's a simple, healthy, and flavorful side dish...
Cauliflower 65 🥦😋
Cauliflower 65 is a crispy, spicy South Indian appetizer made by marinating cauliflower florets in a flavorful batter and deep-frying them to golden perfection. This vegetarian twist on the classic...
Aloo ko Achar 🥔
Aloo ko Achar is a classic Nepali potato pickle bursting with tangy, spicy, and nutty flavors. Made with boiled potatoes,...
Tama Aloo 🌿
Tama Aloo is a flavorful Nepali curry made with fermented bamboo shoots and potatoes, often paired with legumes like black-eyed peas. This hearty, tangy dish is a staple in many...
Cherupayar (Green Gram) Curry 🌱
Cherupayar Curry is a wholesome and comforting Kerala-style green gram curry, simmered with coconut, spices, and fresh curry leaves. Rich in protein and flavor, it’s a perfect pairing for steamed...
Chole Bhature
Chole Bhature is a beloved North Indian comfort food, pairing spicy, tangy chickpea curry with golden, puffy deep-fried bread. Bursting...
Dal Bhat Uncovered – The Meal That Feeds Millions Daily
Dal Bhat is more than just a meal; it’s a cultural staple across South Asia, offering comfort, nutrition, and tradition....
Dal Bhat 🍛
A comforting and wholesome staple from Nepal, Dal Bhat is a simple yet nourishing meal made of spiced lentil soup served over steamed rice. Rich in flavor and easy to...
Vazhuthananga Theeyal 🍆 (Eggplant Curry)
A rich and flavorful curry made with roasted coconut, spices, and tender eggplant. This traditional Kerala dish brings out the earthy goodness of vazhuthananga (brinjal) in a tangy, aromatic gravy—perfect...
India’s Food Plate is the Greenest in the World – Here’s Why That Matters.
India’s traditional diet has been named the world’s most sustainable by WWF. At Pungu’s Kitchen, we explore why our everyday...
Mushroom Xacuti
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Mushroom Xacuti, a classic Goan curry that combines earthy mushrooms with a blend of roasted spices and coconut. This vegan-friendly dish is a...
Bimbli Curry (Goan Style)
A traditional Goan favorite, this Bimbli Curry blends the tangy punch of bimbli fruit with the richness of coconut and a touch of spice. Balanced with tamarind and a hint...
Tondak (Goan Legume Curry) 🌱
Tondak is a traditional Goan curry made with hearty legumes like black-eyed peas or chickpeas simmered in a rich, roasted...
Goan Khatkhate
Goan Khatkhate is a hearty, traditional vegetable stew made with a variety of seasonal vegetables like corn, sweet potato, drumsticks,...
Top 7 Health Benefits of Sprouted Moong Beans🌱
Sprouted moong beans are a superfood packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Learn the top 7 health benefits and try a quick stir-fry recipe you’ll love!
Kashmiri Pulao 🌸
Kashmiri Pulao is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish made with aromatic spices, dry fruits, and saffron. Perfect for festive occasions or as a flavorful vegetarian main course.
Moringa Ela (Drumstick Leaves) Soup
A light, nourishing soup made with fresh moringa leaves, ginger, and garlic—perfect for boosting immunity and warming the soul.
Moringa Ela & Moringa (Drumstick): A Nutrient-Packed Superfood in Kerala Cuisine.🌿
Dive into the wholesome flavors of Kerala with this traditional recipe made using Moringa Ela (drumstick leaves) and tender drumsticks. Packed with natural goodness, this dish is not only delicious...
Asparagus & Rhubarb Salad
Fresh and vibrant, this Asparagus and Rhubarb Salad combines tender asparagus, tangy rhubarb, and crunchy toasted nuts, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard dressing. Perfect for spring, this...
Chakka Pradhaman
Chakka Pradhaman is a rich, traditional Kerala dessert made with ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and creamy coconut milk. Often prepared during...
Semiya Payasam 🌸
Creamy, sweet, and loaded with roasted nuts and raisins, Semiya Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with vermicelli...
Inji Puli (Puli Inji)
Inji Puli (Puli Inji) is a flavorful Kerala side dish made with ginger, tamarind, jaggery, and spices. This tangy, sweet, and spicy chutney is a perfect accompaniment to rice, often...
Shak Bhaji (Spinach Curry)
Shak Bhaji is a popular Bangladeshi curry made with leafy greens, such as spinach, cooked with spices like turmeric, cumin,...
Bhuna Khichuri
Bhuna Khichuri is a savory, spiced rice and lentil dish from Bengali cuisine, cooked with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon,...
Kadala (Black Chickpeas) Curry
Kadala Curry is a flavorful South Indian dish made with black chickpeas cooked in a spiced coconut-based gravy. It pairs perfectly with puttu, appam, dosa, or rice, making it a...
Berry Protein Smoothie 🫐💪
Berry Protein Smoothie: A refreshing and protein-rich blend of mixed berries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and oats.
Vegetable Nati Pulao
Vegetable Nati Pulao is a fragrant and wholesome South Indian-style rice dish, packed with fresh vegetables and infused with rustic,...
Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa is a beloved dish originating from South India, renowned for its crispy texture and savory filling. This traditional dish is made from a fermented batter
Manga Achar (Mango Pickle)
Manga Achar, also known as Mango Pickle, is a popular Indian condiment made from raw mangoes. It is spicy, tangy, and adds a burst of flavor to your meals.