This recipe is one of the winning ones from the Aashirvaad Paratha Challenge that features something that Indians tend to miss out on a lot in their diet – protein. Meet Brishti Ghosh’s Desi Power Paratha, a winning entry from Week 3 of the challenge, that features Aashirvaad 100% MP Sharbati Atta. This atta’s enhanced water absorption leads to smoother dough preparation and also offers a pleasant natural aroma and premium quality texture. This particular recipe uses natural dyes to produce different coloured dough with a stuffing of spiced kabuli chana (protein-rich) with spinach (iron-rich). Join the fun and submit your own creative spin on the desi indulgent parathas right here.

Air-Fried Veg Cutlets transform simple vegetables into golden, crisp patties packed with flavour. Using boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, and capsicum, these cutlets balance spices and herbs perfectly. Air-frying reduces oil usage while maintaining crunch, making them a wholesome snack or party starter. Ideal as a light yet satisfying treat.

There’s something about the cold winter winds that makes you crave greasy, fried food. Like the koraishutir kachori, an authentic Bengali snack. It’s essentially a puffed bread (like puri) made from a dough of all-purpose flour and stuffed with peas (a seasonal winter produce), flavoured with spices like chilli powder, cumin powder, and more.