By Ujjainee Roy
June 10, 2024
Want dhaba-style smokey dishes? Just choose the right recipes! If you don't have an old-school clay oven or a BBQ set-up, opt for recipes which are easy to infuse with a smokey aroma and a charred finish. Here are the smokey desi recipes which are easy to make at home.
This dish features roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices for a rich, smoky flavor.
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor (clay oven) for a smoky and aromatic taste.
A lentil curry tempered with cumin seeds, garlic, and dried red chilies, imparting a smoky aroma to the dish.
A slow-cooked Indian mutton curry where the meat is first seared and then cooked with spices, creating a deep, smoky flavor.
Similar to regular baingan bharta, but with an additional step of smoking the mashed eggplant with charcoal, adding an intense smoky taste.
Paneer cubes marinated in a creamy mixture of yogurt, spices, and cream, then grilled or roasted until smoky and tender.
Chicken cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy flavored with smoked spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, giving it a distinct smoky taste.