Authentic Indian recipes for modern kitchens
Authentic Indian recipes from Karnataka home kitchens, from crisp masala dosa to Sunday naati koli saaru, written down so anyone can cook them.
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer in a buttery tomato-cashew gravy — rich, mildly sweet and made for naan.
Quick and easy
On the table in 25 minutes or less, for busy weekday mornings and evenings.
Traditional Indian recipes
Karnataka classics, written down the way they're cooked at home.
Veg recipes
Starters and meals without meat, full of flavour.
Non-veg recipes
From coastal ghee roasts to military-hotel biryanis.
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Authentic Indian recipes, tested at home
Authentic Indian recipes do not need restaurant equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Every dish on Amma's Kitchen is cooked in a home kitchen at least twice before it goes up, with clear quantities, prep and cook times, and tips for when things go wrong.
Our focus is Karnataka: Bengaluru darshini breakfasts, Old Mysuru ragi and saaru, coastal ghee roasts from Mangaluru and Udupi, and the jowar rottis of the north. You will also find the Indian restaurant favourites people cook at home, like paneer butter masala and biryani.
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Browse by meal — breakfast, soup, snacks, vegetarian and non-vegetarian — or search the full recipe index. New to South Indian cooking? Start with our guide on how to cook rice, then try a few of these authentic Indian recipes this week.