With modest seating and simple dishes that are loaded with flavour, dhabas (roadside eateries) are a hit with most Indian travellers. So, what do you do when there is no trip in site and you’re craving a dhaba-style egg curry? You follow this egg curry recipe and make it at home. It’s a simple dish to master at home, with a particular focus on using both spice powders and whole spices. It’s not just the use of chillies but rather the mix of spices that gives it the signature flavour. The egg curry, paired with roti or rice, makes for an excellent lunch or dinner option.

Looking for nutritious breakfast recipes that are simple enough to put together but don’t compromise on nutrition? Then try this ragi vegetable idli. Most idli recipes require a fermentation period, but this ragi idli recipe doesn't, because it uses baking soda in the mix. The recipe also calls for chopped vegetables. You can choose a mix of vegetables, but capsicum, carrots, and peas work well. Just like most ragi recipes, this too requires careful handling of water as ragi absorbs more liquid. Ragi, or finger millet flour, offers multiple benefits, but the most crucial is that it helps regulate blood sugar, strengthen bones, and aid weight loss by promoting satiety. The addition of vegetables to the mix ensures this ragi idli recipe is sustaining — the kind you need when you have a long day ahead and limited meal times.

Sheer Khurma is the quintessential Eid-ul-Fitr dessert that marks the festival, also known as ‘meethi Eid’ (sweet Eid). In Persian, ‘sheer’ refers to milk and ‘khurma’ means dates, which are the two primary ingredients in this cherished vermicelli pudding. It is traditionally made with full-fat cow's milk and plenty of sugar, but this recipe offers a dairy-free version for those who might be lactose intolerant. There is also no added sugar in it. The richness comes from a combination of almond milk and soy milk, which not only eliminates lactose but also adds a natural nuttiness and subtle sweetness to the pudding.