Recreate easy Dhaba-style recipes under 20 mins

Missing those good-old road trips and the fiery dhaba-meals that revive the nostalgia of good times. Then we have got your back with some of the most popular dhaba-style recipes from North India that are not just delicious, flavourful but are also a reflection of the region’s culinary heritage. Here are some recipes that you too can recreate at home in under 20 minutes.

Bored of mixed veg, try this dhaba-style Bhindi masala recipe, which can be made by heating oil in a pan and adding cumin seeds, chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Saute the masala along with sliced bhindi and spices like turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and salt as needed. Cook until the okra is tender and cooked through. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with roti or rice.

Dhaba-style Chicken Tikka is a spicy and smoky tikka made by marinating chicken pieces in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste along with spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and salt. Grill it to perfection and serve hot with coriander leaves, lemon slices and onion.

Another popular dhaba-style dish is a tasty Matar Paneer served with jeera rice or roti. This creamy, spice rich paneer dish is made by sauteing cumin seeds, chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste in oil or ghee, followed by pureed tomatoes, green peas, paneer cubes, and spices like turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and salt as needed. Lastly, add cream and garnish with coriander leaves.

Creamy, spicy and yummy, this simple paneer recipe made on a tawa is a classic desi dish, which will remind you of your dhaba indulgence. This easy dish can be made on a tawa by cooking paneer cubes with mixed veggies, onions, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, herbs and spices like turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and salt as needed.

To make this spicy and delicious dhaba recipe, take a kadhai and add oil in a pan, add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and spices like turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder. Cook the masala nicely and then add in beaten eggs and cook them well, add some fresh cream and butter to give a desi touch. Serve hot with tandoori roti or naan.