South Asian Cuisine Guides

Curious about the cuisines of South Asia? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of South Asian food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.

Bengali & Bangladeshi Cuisine

Nepali & Tibetan Cuisine

Pakistani Cuisine

Sri Lankan Cuisine

Butter Chicken: Even When It’s Bad, It’s Good!

Indian Spices 101: How to Work With Dry Spices

An Introduction to Sri Lankan Cuisine

Butter Tea, Yak Jerky, and Momos Galore: An Introduction to Tibetan Cuisine

How to Make Tadka

Butter Chicken: Even When It’s Bad, It’s Good!

How to Stock an Indian Pantry: Spices, Dals, and More Essential Ingredients

Ask a Sommelier: Wine to Pair with a Few Favorite Indian Dishes

Lamb Kheema Samosa (Samosa Stuffed With Spiced Ground Lamb)

Aloo Samosa (Samosa Stuffed With Spiced Potato and Peas)

How to Make Dosa From Scratch

Lamb Biryani With Saffron, Yogurt, and Caramelized Onions Recipe

Salt-Cured, Soy-Marinated, and Fertilized: A Guide to Asia's Amazing Eggs

Spice Hunting: Kodampuli

Never Heard of Khoja Ismaili Cuisine? It's Time for a Change

Saapaadu Ready: Travels With My Mother's South Indian Kitchen

Indian Spices 101: The Benefits of Frying Spices

Ajji's Cooking: Preserving an Unsung Cuisine

Halva With Spice Dried Fruit and Nuts

Nimbu Soda (Indian-Style Lime Soda) Recipe

Better Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken Recipe

Spiced Okra With Tomatoes Recipe

Channa Masala Recipe

Sweet Tamarind Chutney Recipe

Indian Village (Gavthi) Chicken Curry Recipe

Chaat Masala (Indian Street Snack Spice Blend) Recipe

Papri Chaat (Indian Street Snack With Potato, Chickpeas, and Chutneys) Recipe

Sooji Upma (Indian Semolina Breakfast Dish) Recipe

Anda Bhurji (Spicy Indian Scrambled Eggs) Recipe

Carrot Raita Recipe

Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Chicken Thighs With Pickled Nectarines Recipe

Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Kaju Katli Recipe

Mustard Oil-Dressed Cucumber Salad Recipe

The Best Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Lamb Biryani With Saffron, Yogurt, and Caramelized Onions Recipe

Bengali-Style Fried Fish in Onion and Tomato Curry (Fish Bhuna) Recipe

Butter Chicken Recipe

Paratha (Flaky South Asian Flatbread) Recipe

Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

Grilled Naan Recipe

How to Make Raita, the Cool Yogurt Condiment Every Meal Needs

Bengali Rice Porridge With Lentils and Chicken Recipe

Spiced Eggplant With Tomato and Mustard Seeds Recipe

Seriously Asian: Burmese Chicken-Coconut Soup Recipe

Zak Pelaccio's Crispy Pork and Watermelon Salad Recipe

Chicken Keema–Inspired Kebabs Recipe

Seekh Kebabs: The Grilled, Spiced Pakistani Meat-on-a-Stick of Your Dreams

Chaat Your Mouth: How to Make the South Asian Street Food at Home

Sri Lankan Beef Smore Recipe | Cook the Book

Sri Lankan Rice with Cilantro and Lemon Grass Recipe | Cook the Book

Savory Bengali Rice Porridge Is the Epitome of Comfort Food

Chicken Keema | Grilling