As the year comes to an end, our social media feeds are buzzing with throwbacks and highlights. Among the many memorable posts, the one that stood out included some delicious food, prepared by the one and only Padma Lakshmi. In 2024, the author, model, and culinary icon filled her kitchen — and her Instagram feed — with incredible recipes. From hosting cooking shows to writing cookbooks, Padma Lakshmi’s love for food is no secret. In her latest post, she has listed her top 10 favorite recipes of the year, and honestly, we are drooling just reading about them.
In the caption, she wrote: “Some of my favorite recipes I’ve shared with you this year – which one is yours?”
Here are Padma Lakshmi’s top 10 favorite recipes from 2024:
1. Carbonara
This creamy pasta dish made with hard cheese, eggs, salt and pepper is a timeless classic that Padma has loved this year.
2. Mango curry
Padma’s take on this spicy and tangy dish was described as “delicious and crunchy”. He also shared its recipe. Click here to test it.
3. Lemon Rice
This spicy South Indian favourite, made with rice, tangy spices and curry leaves, is Padma’s choice for a quick and delicious lunchbox meal.
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4. Kumkum Chutney
Made from small, tangy citrus fruits, this chutney is a unique dish. Padma loves to pair it with sourdough bread and goat cheese for a perfect breakfast.
5. Thayir Sadam (Curd Rice)
This South Indian dish is a must try in summers. Cool, creamy and comforting, this is one dish that Padma clearly loves.
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6. Pulses
Simple yet hearty, Padma’s yellow lentils are topped with a squeeze of lemon and served with rice for a nutritious meal.
7. Dumplings
These crunchy, deep-fried pakodas, made with onion and gram flour, are a monsoon favourite. Padma recommends pairing them with mint chutney for the best breakfast.
8. Ribollita
This hearty Tuscan white bean soup, thickened with day-old bread and loaded with vegetables, is one of Padma’s favorite comfort foods.
9. Mysore Pak
This iconic South Indian sweet, made with only sugar, gram flour and ghee, is one of Padma’s favorite Indian sweets.
10. Coconut Rice
Another South Indian classic, this aromatic dish combines freshly grated coconut, curry leaves and tempering spices with perfectly cooked rice.
So, which of these dishes makes your mouth water the most? Let us know in the comments!
