Maneet’s minced lamb patties are served on mini buttered slider buns with mint chutney and cabbage slaw for a superb dinner party appetizer.

Jackfruit is hearty enough to replace the traditional meat in this basmati rice dish with aromatic spices.

"A kheer is everyone’s favorite Indian dessert,” Maneet says. “Simply delicious, comforting, creamy and rich, kheer is usually made with rice and makes for a perfect dessert anytime you crave something sweet.”

As an avid cauliflower lover, Maneet raves about this tandoori-spiced version wrapped in warm grilled naan with a cool yogurt marinade and veggie crunch on top.

Dates, walnuts and pecans make this gooey caramel pull-apart bread a sticky treat for any sweet tooth.

Having grown up in India, Maneet has perfected the classic duo of Amul masala grilled cheese and lentil-curry tomato soup from her childhood.

Maneet’s ground lamb kebabs feature hints of cashew and garam masala that blend beautifully with a side of hot chimichurri.

Golden, crispy and tossed with cinnamon, Maneet’s tender churros get their flavor from a dough featuring coconut milk and saffron.

Indian flavors meet Tex-Mex with Maneet’s creative spin on a walking taco pie. A scoop of mango pico de gallo on top adds to this dinner’s tasty textural adventure.

"In spite of its simplicity, this sweet feels celebratory and is often served at Indian temple festivals and during the winter holiday of Diwali, the festival of lights,” Maneet says.

This Kashmiri red chili chaat is best eaten before the chickpea noodles get soggy, but don’t worry ... leftovers are unlikely.

Garnished with scallions and crisp bean sprouts, this hearty Tibetan chicken soup warms the soul with soft veggies and a steaming broth.

Maneet’s family jokes that these traditional Indian flatbreads are what first kickstarted her culinary journey. Maneet recommends filling them with goat curry or yogurt and pickles!