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Easy, flavour‑rich dishes rooted in tradition, made for home cooks who love healthy, comforting meals. Follow for simple cooking you can actually make

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When the paneer is freshly made at home, the daal is perfectly spiced, and the parathas are dripping in butter - delivering a powerful, double-protein punch from fresh dairy and hearty legumes.

Slide 1 is the full view, but you have to swipe to see those up-close textures. Which one are you dipping into first?

** Freshly Made Paneer Sabji: Curdled, strained, and scrambled at home this morning. The texture is unbelievably pillowy, melting effortlessly with every bite.

** Mung & Moth (Dew Bean) Daal: Hearty, earthy, and slow-simmered. This highly nutritious blend balances velvety, creamed legumes with beans that remain structurally intact for a satisfying bite.

** Flaky Parathas: Layered with plenty of butter and cooked until crisp and golden on the outside, revealing a steaming, tender interior when torn apart.

** Fresh lettuce and sharp, sliced radish: to cut through the richness. They provide a crisp, peppery contrast that cleanses the palate and perfectly balances the buttery indulgence of the meal....

If you love an authentic Punjabi thali and want to learn how to make paneer from scratch, this is the ultimate North Indian comfort food guide. Save this post for your next home cooked Indian lunch, especially if you are looking for an easy mung and moth dal recipe or tips for making the perfect flaky paratha at home.
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#homemadepaneer #paneerbhurji #punjabifood #paratha #mothdal by @avtaarsworld

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17 days ago

Whole Pan‑Grilled Seabass ~
Crisp Skin, Big Flavour ~

Crisp, smoky whole seabass brushed in a bright olive‑herb sauce as it cooks - garlic, rosemary, coriander, lime and lemon all melting and seeping into the fish, giving it that bright, aromatic lift. Seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon.

Served whole with roast potatoes, lemon slices, a bowl of extra olive‑herb sauce on the side, and a fiery garlic‑red chilli dip for that hit of heat.

Want the recipe? Drop me a DM.

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#seabass #oliveoil #grilledfish #panseared #freshfish by @avtaarsworld

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a month ago

A full Punjabi‑style platter packed with colour, texture, and seriously satisfying homemade flavours ~ No words needed for this.

Juicy, flavour‑packed chicken keema sits alongside a vibrant sweet pepper sabji with tender peas and sweetcorn - hearty, colourful and full of comfort. Paired with beautifully layered, soft and flaky lachha parathas, each layer perfect for scooping up every last bit of the keema and sabji.

On the side, a cool and creamy bowl of homemade yoghurt with bundi, refreshingly indulgent and the perfect contrast to all the warm, comforting goodness on the plate.

Everything is made fresh from scratch with cosy homemade flavours and a lovely mix of textures in every bite.

Want to recreate this platter at home too? Every single dish has a step‑by‑step recipe waiting for you on my YouTube channel.
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# lachhaparatha #keema #vegetarian #chicken #punjabifood by @avtaarsworld

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a month ago

Bright and fresh, fluffy quinoa with edamame, sweet red pepper, crunchy sunflower seeds and nutty chickpeas.

Protein-rich, fibre-rich, with lovely colours and textures. Gentle, crunchy, comforting, uplifting, wholesome, and ready in no time.

Saving this combo forever, would you try it?

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#quinoabowl #edamamebeans #vegetarian #highprotein #highfibre by @avtaarsworld

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2 months ago

Tari Waley Black Choley (Kala Chana) ~ Punjabi-Style Black Chickpea Curry

Slow-cooked in a rich, spicy and flavour-packed tari (gravy). The chickpeas are simmered with onions, tomatoes and warming spices until they soak up all those delicious flavours.

Garnished with fresh coriander, green chilli, lemon wedges and sliced red onion for a little extra crunch.

Served with hot naan or rice, this is the kind of simple, comforting and absolutely delicious meal that makes you go back for seconds.
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#chickpeas #kalachana #tariwaleycholey #blackchickpeas #indian by @avtaarsworld

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2 months ago

Mooli Paratha ~ Radish‑Stuffed Flatbread

Crispy edges, a tender centre, no sogginess and perfectly spiced, simple to make, incredibly delicious.

Stuffing made with all the goodness from grated daikon radish, aromatic spices and fresh coriander, then sealed between two chapattis and roasted till golden. Every bite has that perfect balance of gentle warmth and fresh flavours.

A true Punjabi favourite, often made for breakfast or brunch and enjoyed with hot with fresh yoghurt, pickles, chutneys, a little butter if you like, and of course, a steaming cup of chai.

Give them a try today. All the tips and tricks are already up in the reel on my page.
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#flatbread #mooliparatha #punjabibreakfast #radish #healthyfood by @avtaarsworld

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3 months ago

Italian Burrata with Smoky Griddled Nectarines ~

Every bite brings together creamy, savoury, earthy and fresh flavours with a mix of crispy, silky, juicy and nutty textures.

A vibrant tangle of red leaf lettuce, beetroot strands and toasted pine nuts cradles soft burrata right at the centre, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a glossy balsamic glaze.

Simple, seasonal ingredients coming together to create a refreshing summer dish that's all about beautiful textures, irresistible flavours and a little touch of indulgence.
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burrata, grilled nectarines, peaches, beetroot, red leaf salad, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, textures, flavours, creamy, indulgent, salad, summer salad
#burrata #nectarines #beetroot #pinenuts #balsamicglaze by @avtaarsworld

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3 months ago

Samosa Chana Chaat ~

With the summer heat in full swing, this chaat is the perfect little cool escape - chilled yoghurt, bold spices, and that unmistakable joy of Indian street food recreated at home.

Crispy, potato‑filled samosas are layered with warm, aromatic chana, then drizzled with creamy chilled yoghurt, fresh coriander‑mint chutney, and sweet tamarind chutney. The final flourish: finely chopped onions, crunchy sev, juicy pomegranate seeds, and a sprinkle of chaat masala.

The real magic is in the contrast - the samosa softening under warm chana, the cool yoghurt tying everything together, and every spoonful landing with that perfect mix of crunch, tang, sweet and spice, where one serving never feels enough.

DM me for full recipe

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#samosachaat #streetfood #chaatrecipes #samosa #chanachaat by @avtaarsworld

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3 months ago

Soft, golden Gulab Jamuns soaked in fragrant syrup, then baked in homemade, silky, saffron-rich Rabri ~ Milk slowly reduced until rich and silky, infused with saffron, cardamom, and crunchy nuts.

A gentle hint of rose runs through every bite, with even more luscious rabri and beautifully melded flavours in each spoonful.

Something a little extra special and seriously indulgent ~
The ultimate dessert when you’re craving something comforting, decadent, and truly satisfying.

Save it for your next sweet craving and comment 'Baked Gulab Jamun' for the Recipe ❤️ ❤️
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#gulabjamun #rabri #indiandessert #bakeddessert #dessert by @avtaarsworld

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4 months ago

Some meals don't need an introduction... the aroma does all the talking ~

Matar Paneer, Soft Rotis, and perfectly Fluffy Rice ~ Nothing fancy, just pure homemade comfort and a kitchen that smells incredible.

Tender paneer and sweet peas simmered in a rich tomato gravy with everyday spices for that classic Punjabi-style flavour.

So, what's your first pick: a warm roti or a scoop of fluffy rice?

Want to make the whole meal? The step-by-step recipes for the paneer, rotis, rice, and matar paneer are linked in my bio.
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#paneer #peas #healthymeal #roti #rice by @avtaarsworld

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4 months ago

If you know, you know ~ Mathiya and Semiya with a hot cup of tea are the bestest afternoon snacks. So yummy, savoury, packed with flavour and utterly addictive.

Crispy, flaky, Mathiya (aka Mathi) with that bold, distinct carom‑seed aroma and crunchy Semiya with a gentle chilli warmth that makes every nibble impossible to resist.

So moreish ~ one bite pulls you in, then “just one more”… and another… until you don’t even realise how many you’ve had.

They’re super easy to make and stay fresh for weeks ~ perfect for days when you want something homemade ready to enjoy.

If you’d like a written recipe, just DM me, or head over to my YouTube for the full step‑by‑step.
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#mathri #homemade #indian #snack #namkeen by @avtaarsworld

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4 months ago

Punjabi Kadhi Pakora served with aromatic Rice Pulao, and roasted Papad for that perfect crunch ~ a simple, homely trio full of warmth, flavour, and comfort.

Kadhi is a simple and comforting dish, a tangy yoghurt-based curry slow-cooked with besan (gram flour) and gentle spices. Punjabi Kadhi traditionally includes pakoras, (bite-sized onion and potato fritters coated in seasoned gram-flour batter and fried until crisp outside and tender within).

As the Kadhi finished simmering, I added the Pakoras so they could soak up all those comforting flavours while still retaining a little bite.

Just before serving, I finished it with a fragrant tempering of curry leaves and whole red chillies, that final sizzle bringing the whole dish to life.

Simple, soothing, and incredibly delicious.

Full recipes are on my YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/62bzA5nnVGE

https://youtu.be/xCRc4Of8a4s

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#punjabikadhi #pakora #kadhi #punjabikadhipakora #ricepulao by @avtaarsworld

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5 months ago