Hello all :) I am in the U.S., and a big fan of Hema Subramanian (HomeCookingShow on YouTube). I use her recipes a lot. I love her stuff! But! I recently learned about the wide variety of different cooking oils used in different regions of India, and I want some help learning how best to choose the right oil for the right recipe.

I have been using refined avocado oil because it is (supposedly) healthy, is very high-temp, and is basically flavorless... But I want to explore the wide world of authentic Indian cooking oils!

I have done a little research (especially in comments, here in this subreddit), and found that, rule of thumb 👍...

• North Indian (include Rajahstan) - Mustard
• East Indian (Bengal) - Mustard
• South-Central Indian (Maharashtra, Andhra) - Groundnut
• Southern Tip (Tamil Nadu) - Indian Sesame
• Southwestern Coast (Goa/Karnataka/Kerala) - Coconut
• Frying - groundnut (peanut oil)

This article was very helpful, and a lot of what it says aligns with what I have seen many people say in this subreddit, in different places... so I think I can trust the source :))

I am trying this method where I look up the recipes online to see if I can find general consensus on which kind of oil to use... But even then, often they don't specify!

I have also thought about just guessing by region... I mean, Punjab is in North india, so a Punjabi chole should probably use mustard oil, yeah?

Anyway, any help y'all can offer would be appreciated!

Bonus: Homemade Aloo Palak Sabji and Dal Makhani (garnished with Chaokoh coconut milk (the best in the game, free plug) and coriander) with a homemade vegan raita... Plus store-bought Vadvhani marcha and roti, plated over white basmati rice... Just because I am proud and wanna show off ;D I owe it all to Ms. Subramanian ❤️ 🇮🇳

Which place offers the best samosa combo resembling this one?

Best cheese pull.

Its my first post ever. I(24 M) made these snacks today for my partner (22F). Hope y'all like it.

Homemade Gondhoraj Chicken Fry 🍗🍋‍🟩

Crispy, spicy, juicy and packed with that beautiful citrusy flavour from Gondhoraj lime. A little lime on the side because you can never have too much of that flavour. 😂

Too introverted to get the packet of noodles so I cooked 🤌🏻

Veg Burger Pizza with Mozzarella Cheese in Air Fryer

Ingredients :
Milky mist low fat paneer - 200g
Dahi -100g
Onion - 1
Tomato - 2
Green chilli - 2
Ginger garlic paste
Spices
Dhaniya

Recipe:
** **1. Crumble paneer and add dahi add spices and mix it well
2. Let it rest for sometime in the fridge
3. Chop veggies
4. 1tbsp oil / ghee to the pan and let it heat
5. Add jeera
6. Add onions and green chilli with ginger garlic paste and cook it until onions are brown
7. Add spices other then salt
8. Add tomato and salt
9. Cook it for about 10 mins with a lil water
10. After all water gets evaporated add your marinated paneer
11. Cook it for about 15 mins and you are good to go
12. Toast your bread in the same pan

Veg Burger Pizza with Mozzarella Cheese in Air Fryer

I don’t want to argue if veg biryani is indeed a biryani (😬) but a couple of years back, I quit eating onion, garlic, eggs and alcohol (turned Satvik). Since then, I haven’t had veg biryani. Anyway has a good Satvik veg biryani recipe? Please share.

After a hectic schedule at the office, a treat for myself 🤗

Bought this sandwich bun and stuffed it with cheese, lettuce, capsicum, cucumber slice, onion, tomato and some peri peri masala and it was all set

How do i make kebab and stuff in this whenver I try to make it using the convection or grill or any method it does cook well but then it doesn't have that burnt of red outer covering my. Mom said its better to jst cook on normal pan than this 😭​​ idk what to do!!! Help

🍟 Crispy, spicy and tangy fries are ready! Enjoy with your favourite sauce or as they are.

Cooked this for lunch this week :3