Mads' Cookhouse - Easy to Cook Home Recipes

Crisp on the outside. Soft and chewy on the inside. The Eggless Millet Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for a health-conscious family. No egg, no maida, no white sugar. A healthier alternative to conventional cookies. The perfect mid-day snack or after-dinner treat with just a few ingredients. Try out this easy recipe.

Spicy, tangy, and easy to make. Lemon rice is a classic flavorful staple from Southern India. An excellent way to use leftover rice, it works great for tiffin boxes too. Treat yourself to the delicious, flavorful all season favorite! If you love the taste of tangy and spicy food, you're going to love this recipe. Chitranna. Nimmakaya Pulihora. Try out this nut-free, vegan recipe.

The Maharashtrian cuisine is rich in the use of millets and Jowar Dhirde or Ghavan is one such popular dish. Easy to prepare and a great source of vitamins and minerals. These millet pancakes are the perfect breakfast recipe

Deep fried bread sandwich stuffed with hot and spicy potatoes, paneer, and green chutney. The popular Indian street food, Potato Paneer Bread Pakora is the perfect snack for a rainy day. Try out this easy-to-cook recipe for Bread Pakoda and enjoy the flavor and warmth.

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Tender and juicy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory glaze. The pan-fried Balsamic Honey Chicken is easy to make and packed with flavors. Try out this no-fuss recipe.

Start the New Year on a sweet note. Breadcrumb Halwa is another recipe from my mother’s kitchen and a family favorite. Using just five basic readily available ingredients and is quick and easy to make.

No holiday gathering is complete without the Christmas punch. Try this easy non-alcoholic recipe with just a few ingredients. Feel free to add a bubbly, vodka, or rum for the extra holiday spirit.

Finely shredded cabbage cooked with potatoes and peas. Rich in vitamins, Bandhakopir Ghonto or Cabbage Stir Fry is a simple yet flavorful dish from Bengali cuisine. Try out this easy-to-cook vegetarian recipe.

Fenugreek leaves and green peas in a subtly flavored cream-based gravy. Try out this nut-free version of the immensely popular Methi Matar Malai that is easy to make and just as delicious.

An age-old recipe of my mother that is loved by four generations of foodies. Kettle Chicken is a take on the roast chicken with desi masalas. Marinated in Indian spices and dum roasted. A unique dinner recipe to try this Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Soft paneer pieces coated in a lip-smacking sauce. Garlic Chilli Paneer is a quick and delicious fusion Indo-Chinese recipe that will have you reaching out for more. Works great as an appetizer or a side.

Start your day with the protein-packed Instant Healthy Mini Moonglets. A vegan and gluten-free version of a popular street food that works perfectly for breakfast or tiffin boxes.

After weeks of feasting this festive season, detox your body with the Papaya and Orange Smoothie. This immunity-boosting healthy drink is packed with vitamins, minerals, and necessary nutrients.

Don’t miss out on the mithais this festive Diwali season. Indulge your sweet tooth with sugar-free, gluten-free, and nut-free Moong Dal Ladoos that are just as delicious. Check out this easy-to-cook recipe.

Paneer, onions, and bell peppers cooked with freshly ground spices. The hearty and delicious Kadhai Paneer is packed with flavors. And is just as easy to make at home.

Sweet, sour, and spicy. Falahari Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a perfect dish for Navratri. Ready in minutes, the kaddu ki sabji is easy to make and enjoy if you are fasting too.

Bihari Style Chicken Curry is a traditional dish from the state of Bihar in India. Flash fried chicken cooked in a spicy gravy with whole garlic knobs, try this easy recipe that is absolutely lip-smacking.

How to make Kong Phirin or Kashmiri Saffron Semolina Phirni  Kong Phirin or Saffron Phirni is a traditional Kashmiri dessert made of semolina instead of rice. Flavored with saffron and cardamoms, try out the nut-free version of the creamy yet light Kashmiri dish. Made with just five simple ingredients.

A sweet and spicy chutney packed with the goodness of amla. The immunity-boosting Indian gooseberry chutney is a healthy accompaniment for everyday meals. Try this quick and easy recipe that is ready in minutes.

Juicy chicken wings coated in a sweet, salty, sticky glaze. The pan-fried Balsamic Glazed Chicken Wings are super easy to make and absolutely finger-licking. They work perfectly as an appetizer or a side. Or a weeknight dinner.

Healthy, delicious, and packed with protein. Try these Instant Moong Dal Masala Idlis without rice that do not require fermentation. Gluten-free and a healthy alternative to the traditional ones with rice. Perfect for diabetics.

Buttery soft crumbled paneer in a rich, lip-smacking gravy. The Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji is just as easy to make at home. This street style version of the classic paneer dish works perfectly for special occasions too.

Ready in minutes and gone in minutes too. Healthy and delicious, the Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms are quick and easy to make and will have people asking for more.

Soft and spongy. Khaman Dhokla is a popular snack from the Gujarati cuisine that works great for breakfast too. Try this easy-to-cook recipe using curd or dahi.

Tomato Thokku or Thakkali Thokku is a spicy tomato pickle from the south of India, particularly Tamil Nadu. Spicy, tangy, and full of flavor. It is the perfect accompaniment to idlis, dosas, rice, or chapattis.

The best of both worlds. Multigrain Eggless Savory Breakfast Muffins flavored with Indian spices. Perfect healthy breakfast or snack. Try out this easy fusion recipe that is a hit among kids and adults alike.

Karelas are in season. Try out the spicy and absolutely lip-smacking chatpate karele. Loaded with health benefits, Karela fry is a perfect accompaniment for your everyday meals. Even if you don't like bitter gourds, you are sure to enjoy this dish.

Give the good old pizza a desi twist with Indian flavors. The Spicy Panner Naanza Bites. Homemade healthy flatbread topped with spicy paneer and cheese. Perfect party food and works great in tiffin boxes too. These no-yeast mini paneer pizza are a great healthy snack for kids.

The best of both worlds. A spicy grilled sandwich with paneer and green chutney. Hearty, delicious, and absolutely mouthwatering. A quick and easy healthy breakfast recipe to kick start the day.

Seasoned creamy curd with boiled potatoes. Aloo Raita is a quick and easy side high on flavors. This boiled potato oil-free recipe is perfect for the summer months. For pulao or biryani or as a side.

Moist, light, and delicious with the flavors of summer. The steamed eggless mango semolina muffins are easy to make and ready in minutes. These mango cupcakes are perfect for a quick and healthy snack and tiffin boxes too.

Got some brinjals and cannot decide what to do with them? Try out the Sweet & Spicy Brinjal Pickle that is a hit with even the fussiest of eaters. Works great as a condiment or a side.

If you thought chicken tikka masala is difficult to cook, you have come to the right place. Chicken tikkas in a rich and creamy gravy that will have you licking your fingers. Try this nut-free recipe that is just as delicious. It doesn't get easier than this.

Chicken wings coated in a flavourful teriyaki glaze. The sticky, sweet, and savory Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings are perfect for an appetizer or a meal. Try out this quick and easy recipe.

Delectable chicken drumsticks in a spicy and flavorful chicken mince gravy. Chicken Rara is a popular and lip-smacking Punjabi dish and just as easy to make a home.

Make the most of the summer months with a rich and creamy Eggless Mango Souffle. Super easy to make using readily available ingredients. Try out this no-fuss recipe for an all-time treat. A no-bake soufflé that is the perfect dessert.

Lip-smacking, delicious, and full of protein and fiber, the vegan Chana Dal Seekh Kebabs are packed with flavor. Cooking is all about innovation. Try this easy-to-cook recipe of veg seekh kebab that is just as delicious.

Juicy and succulent Pomfret fish coated in a spicy lip-smacking masala. The Pan-Fried Masala Pomfret is easy to make and ready in minutes. Try this Indian-style fish fry recipe.

Light and crispy. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the Eggless Chocolate Marble Cookies. A combination of two cookies in a marble pattern that is a hit with kids and adults alike. Try out this easy recipe of an all-time favorite.

Sauteed meat and vegetables topped with creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes. A family favorite, Shepherd's Pie is a hearty English recipe that will have you going in for seconds. Traditionally made from ground lamb, this is my version of the recipe using chicken mince that is just as delicious. Try out this easy-to-cook recipe.

Got some idlis left over? Rustle up the quick, easy, and lip-smacking Idli 65 that is loved by kids and adults alike. It works perfectly for breakfast or a tea-time snack. A spicy snack that will have you reach out for more.

Khasta, crispy, and flaky kachoris with a spicy urad dal stuffing. Thick and cripsy puris stuffed with lentils, they are a popular Indian street food. Dal kachoris are a perfect all-time snack or a meal in itself that will have you reaching out for more. Holi celebrations are incomplete without them. Try out this easy to cook recipe.

Chicken Manchurian! Need I say more? Tender and juicy chicken pieces coated in a lip-smacking sauce. Try out this easy-to-cook recipe of the ever-popular Indo-Chinese dish.

Two popular street foods come together in the Crispy Paper Egg Rolls. Egg wrap stuffed with a lip-smacking masala. A light and healthier version of the ever-popular, Kolkata egg rolls.