Serves 2 people Total Time 30 min DIRAS Spices Required DIRAS Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, DIRAS Red Chilli Powder – 1/4 tsp Ingredients 1/2 cup toor dal or moong dal 1.5 cups water 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp ghee or oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Method Wash dal 2–3 times. Pressure cook with water, salt and DIRAS Turmeric Powder for 3–4 whistles. Let pressure release naturally and whisk the

Serves 2 people Total Time 25 min DIRAS Spices Required DIRAS Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, DIRAS Coriander Powder – 1 tsp, DIRAS Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Method Heat oil in a pan for 30 seconds. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 10–15 seconds. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until light golden. Add

Serves 2 people Total Time 35 min DIRAS Spices Required DIRAS Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, DIRAS Coriander Powder – 1 tsp, DIRAS Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Ingredients 4 boiled eggs 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, pureed 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Method Boil eggs for 9–10 minutes, peel and make small slits on them. Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle for 10–15 seconds. Add onion and

Serves 2 people Total Time 30 min DIRAS Spices Required DIRAS Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, DIRAS Coriander Powder – 1 tsp, DIRAS Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Ingredients 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds Salt to taste 1/4 cup water Fresh coriander for garnish Method Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle for 10–15 seconds. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add tomato and salt. Cook for 3 minutes until sof

Serves 2 people Total Time 45 min DIRAS Spices Required DIRAS Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, DIRAS Coriander Powder – 1.5 tsp, DIRAS Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Ingredients 1 cup boiled chickpeas 1 large onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, pureed 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Method Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle for 10–15 seconds. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Add ginger

Serves 2 people Total Time 35 min DIRAS Spices Required DIRAS Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp, DIRAS Coriander Powder – 1.5 tsp, DIRAS Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp Ingredients 200g paneer cubes 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, pureed 1 tbsp oil or ghee 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste Salt to taste 2 tbsp cream or malai optional Fresh coriander for garnish Method Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle for 10–15 seconds. Add onion and cook for 5–6 minu