Easy Tadka Moong Dal: A 30-Minute Weeknight Comfort Meal
Light, nourishing and ready in 30 minutes, this tadka moong dal with garlic, cumin and ghee is the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Homestyle Chana Masala: A Hearty Chickpea Curry for Any Day
A rich, tangy Punjabi-style chickpea curry made with everyday spices. Perfect with rice, roti or bhature, and even better the next day.
Easy Vegetable Pulao: A One-Pot Rice Dish for Busy Days
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with whole spices and mixed vegetables in one pot. A simple, mild pulao that is ideal for lunch boxes and dinners.
Mexico City on a Plate: How to Make Pambazos, 2027's Cuisine to Know
Datassential names Mexico City (CDMX) cuisine the one to know for 2027. Start with pambazos, chile-dipped griddled rolls stuffed with potato and chorizo.
Vietnamese Salted Lemonade: A Sweet-Salty Drink Tipped for 2027 (Plus a Quick Version)
Vietnamese lemonade made with salted preserved citrus is on Datassential's list of beverages to know. Here's the classic method and a quick version for today.
Buldak at Home: A Fiery Korean Gochujang Chicken Recipe for 2027's Big Flavour Trend
Food forecasters name buldak, Korean 'fire chicken', a flavour to know for 2027. Here's the trend explained, plus an easy, adjustable recipe to make it at home.
Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in a Spiced Tomato Sauce
A colourful one-pan dish of eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Easy, filling and perfect for a weekend brunch with bread.
Vegetable Fried Rice: Better-Than-Takeaway Indo-Chinese Style
Turn leftover rice into a smoky, colourful vegetable fried rice in 20 minutes. Simple Indo-Chinese style with soy sauce, spring onions and crunchy veggies.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: A Simple Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta
A classic Italian pasta made with garlic, olive oil and chilli flakes. Ready in 20 minutes with a few pantry staples, plus an Indian-style twist.
Curd Rice: A Cooling South Indian Comfort Food
Soft rice mixed with curd and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and ginger. A soothing, cooling dish for hot days and light dinners.
Aloo Paratha: Stuffed Potato Flatbread Made Easy at Home
Golden, flaky flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. Follow these simple steps and tips to roll stuffed parathas without tearing.
Quick Paneer Bhurji: A Protein-Rich Scramble in 15 Minutes
Crumbled paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices for a quick, protein-packed dish. Great with roti, in sandwiches or on toast.