Cooking With Chef Ashok
13 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Spicy Carrot and Green Chili Pickle
Sun-dried carrots and green chilies prepared with mustard oil, dry roasted spices and vinegar, a delicious homemade pickle. This pickle can be stored for 1.5‑2 years and is very tasty.
How To Make Butter Chicken At Home
A restaurant‑style butter chicken made entirely on the stovetop without an oven or tandoor. The chicken is marinated in a tangy yogurt‑mustard oil mix, pan‑roasted, smoked with charcoal, and finished in a rich tomato‑cashew gravy flavored with Kashmiri red chili, butter, cream and aromatic whole spices.
Homemade Amla Chyawanprash Recipe
A homemade Amla Chamanprash packed with Indian gooseberry, jaggery, dates, nuts, and Ayurvedic herbs. This sugar‑free (except natural sweeteners) tonic boosts immunity, improves skin glow, and keeps winter colds at bay. Store it in a glass jar and enjoy a spoonful daily with milk, tea, or as a spread.
Easy Veg Korma Recipe
A rich, creamy Indian vegetable korma inspired by hotel restaurant recipes. Fresh beans, carrots, cauliflower, peas are shallow‑fried, then simmered in a silky cashew‑onion‑yogurt gravy flavored with aromatic whole spices, Kashmiri chili, and finished with paneer, kasuri methi and cream. Perfect with rice, roti or paratha.
Crispy Chicken Pakoda
Crispy, juicy fried chicken pakoras served with a vibrant cilantro‑mint chutney. The chicken is marinated in lemon, ginger‑garlic and spices, coated with a light besan‑corn‑flour batter, and double‑fried for extra crunch. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food.
Besan Dhokla Recipe
A fluffy, airy Gujarati dhokla with a delicate jali (grid) pattern, sweet‑sour tempering, and a hint of spice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy snack is perfect for tea time or a light meal.
Easy Best Mutton Biryani Recipe
A step‑by‑step Indian‑style mutton biryani from Chef Ashok’s YouTube channel. The recipe features tender marinated mutton, caramelized onions, aromatic whole spices, saffron‑infused basmati rice and a final dum cook that locks in flavor. Perfect for a festive family meal.
Garlic Pickle Recipe
A traditional North Indian garlic pickle made with mustard oil, roasted mustard seeds, fennel, fenugreek and a blend of spices. The pickle is sun‑dried for a couple of hours, then cooked briefly to develop flavor. It aids digestion and can be stored for weeks.
Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe/पिंक सॉस पास्ता/Easy Pasta Recipe/Mix Sauce Pasta//Chef Ashok
A quick and athletic Indian‑style pasta where bright red tomato puree meets creamy white sauce, finished with basil, chili flakes and cheese. The recipe uses simple pantry staples and can be prepared in under an hour, making it perfect for a tasty weeknight dinner.
Pav Bhaji Recipe
A classic Indian street‑food favorite, Pav Bhaji is a buttery, spiced vegetable mash served with toasted butter‑slathered buns. This recipe follows Chef Ashok's YouTube tutorial, delivering vibrant color, rich flavor, and the perfect balance of textures.
Super Tasty, Healthy Chicken Stew
A flavorful, low‑oil Indian chicken stew made with minimal spices, potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach. The broth is thickened with a light rice‑flour slurry for a silky texture. Perfect for a healthy dinner that tastes like restaurant‑style chicken curry.
बहुत ही टेस्टी चटपटा ढाबा स्टाइल चिकन मसाला
A rich, restaurant‑style chicken masala curry inspired by Indian dhaba kitchens. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a deep, flavorful gravy made with caramelized onions, fresh tomato paste, aromatic whole spices, yogurt and a finish of butter, garam masala and fresh cilantro. The dish is juicy, mildly spicy and perfect with naan or rice.
Palak Paneer
A creamy, vibrant spinach and paneer curry that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant. The recipe includes tips for retaining the bright green color of the spinach, a secret blend of spices, and a final ghee tempering for extra flavor.