13 Delicious Ways To Say "Thank You, Dad"

Cook a spectacular meal, made with love, for your father. He will be touched. And you will make his day. 13 heartwarming recipes...

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Idlis

Start the morning with a warm, comforting meal. Serve him a plate of soft, fluffy idlis. Homemaker Manjula Nair shares her foolproof method to make these classic South Indian favourites.

Please find the recipe here: Idlis & other Breakfasts

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Mango Tacos

Vindhya Karwa's crunchy delights are filled with spicy mango salsa and finished with fresh basil leaves. They are little packets of joy.

Please find the recipe here: Mango Tacos

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Ukadpendi

Treat Baba to a comforting bowl of Ukadpendi, a special Maharashtrian one-pot meal created with lightly spiced wheat flour, tempered with green chillies, peanuts and a touch of yoghurt. Recipe by Mayur Sanap.

Please find the recipe here: Ukadpendi

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Korashutuir Kochuri 

Nothing quite like this festive delight -- flatbreads filled with spiced green peas. Chef Ananya Banerjee has a recipe for the flaky, flavourful Bong treat.

Please find the recipe here: Korashutuir Kochuri & Other Bengali Recipes

 

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Crispy Egg Kebabs

Ramapriya Suresh has an unusual kebab recipe that could be a Father's Day special. Boiled eggs are rolled in mashed potatoes and a spicy masala, and then deep-fried, grilled or air fried to create mouth-watering kebabs.

Please find the recipe here: Crispy Egg Kebabs & Egg Recipes

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Rui Poshto

If your dad’s a seafood lover, make his day extra special with Taruna Deepak’s Rui Posto -- a Bengali-style fish curry, spiced with poppy and nigella seeds, that’s rich and absolutely finger-lickin good.

Please find the recipe here: Rui Poshto & Fried Fish  & More Fish Curries

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Kheemyache Gole 

Smita Deo's spiced mutton mince balls are slow-cooked to score a 10/10 and make a soulful, satisfying meal just for Daddyji.

Please find the recipe here: Kheemyache Gole 

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Malabar Special Roast Chicken

Jazz up your special day lunch with Shumaila Chauhan’s fiery, awesome roasted chicken.

Please find the recipe here: Malabar Special Roast Chicken & Chicken Curry

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Mutton Biryani

A trad birz cooked with pungent spices is always a winner. Let your father enjoy Nadiya Sarguroh's take on Mutton Biryani with raita.

Please find the recipe here: Mutton Biryani & Other Biryani Recipes

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Drumstick Rasam

Chef Sara Jacob Nair shares food memories of her late father, M J Jacob. Take a moment to cook, remember, and say thank you to your Appa or Nanna for the love that shaped your plate and your path.

Please find the recipe here: Drumstick Rasam

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Surti Undhiyu

Undhiyu is one of those rare dishes that’s worth every bit of the effort. Maharaj Bhawar Singh offers a unique Surti-style recipe.

Please find the recipe here: Undhiyu & Other Gujarati Dishes

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Kesar Lassi

Even a simple chilled glass of lassi is enough to impress your dad.

Please find the recipe here: Kesar Lassi & Exotic Summer Drink Recipes

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Walnut Ice Cream With Caramel Sauce

End your Father’s Day feast on a sweet, indulgent note with an ice cream whipped up from walnuts, double cream, vanilla, drizzled with rich caramel sauce.

Please find the recipe here: Walnut Ice Cream With Caramel Sauce & Desi-Flavoured Ice Creams

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