10 recipes that prove that you and them are ferment to be together
From Punjab's lassi to Gujarat’s dhokla, these fermented dishes prove that India was always ahead of the curve
Fermentation might be all the rage globally today, but India has a vast repertoire of fermented foods. From Gujarat's dhokla to the South's idli and dosa, here are 10 fermented food recipes that are finger-licking good and great for your gut.
Idli
A South Indian staple, idli batter is made by using soaked rice, urad dal, and kept overnight for fermentation. Follow our recipe to the T to make the fluffiest idlis.
Dhokla
Khaman dhokla is a Gujarati classic made by mixing chickpea flour, rice flour, yoghurt, and water. The mixture is then fermented overnight and steamed to give you this addictive snack.
Jalebi
Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert. Make yours at home the traditional way by keeping the batter overnight to ferment and check out our recipe for top results.
Dosa
Dosa is the most loved South Indian dish. Just like idli batter, simply blend soaked rice and urad dal and keep the batter in a warm place for 8 to 10 hours. Then spread it on a tawa and embellish with podi, ghee, or masala, whatever your heart desires.
Chaas
Chaas is a popular drink found across India. To try this mint chaas click on the link below.
Appam
Appam is a South Indian dish common in Kerala. To make appams, blend soaked rice with grated coconut or add coconut milk to fermented rice batter.
Lassi
Lassi is so common, most of us forget that it's actually a fermented drink. Try the Punjabi special now, which in our kitchen comes with an exquisite twist to become peda lassi.
Palak Paneer
Also known as Indian cottage cheese, paneer is made by adding lemon/ vinegar to whole milk. Once done with making your paneer, transform it into a velvety palak paneer by following our recipe.
Khandvi
Much like dhokla, khandvi too is a fermented treat, hailing from the state of Gujarat. It comprises besan and yoghurt and is a nutritious and healthy snack.
Shrikhand
A traditional Indian sweet dish that is served chilled, shrikhand is made with yoghurt, cardamom, sugar, and saffron.
Add all of our recipes to your arsenal and have fun fermenting at home.
Afreen Shaikh
From aspiring to be an interior designer to graduating in finance. Afreen’s passion for food, art, poetry, and travel inspired her to become a content writer. She believes in healthy and balanced eating, but her love for all things chocolate gets in the way. When she isn't writing or creating content for social media, you can find her reading Architectural Digest, scrolling through H&M's latest collection, or watching period dramas.