Frequently asked questions
What is Aaj Kya Banau?
A free site that helps you decide what to cook. Browse 4,699 recipes by meal, region, ingredient or festival, with nutrition per serving and cooking videos.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Everything is free and works without an account.
Are the recipes vegetarian?
3,864 are vegetarian and 835 are non-vegetarian. Dishes with egg are labelled non-vegetarian and marked “contains egg”, as Indian food labelling does.
How accurate are the calories?
They are estimates for one typical serving. Oil, ghee, sugar and portion size change them, so use them to compare dishes rather than as an exact count.
Are the recipe videos beginner-friendly?
4,699 recipes have cooking videos from YouTube home cooks and chefs. We remove broken and off-topic videos, and show the most-watched first.
What is the Know Your Body quiz?
A 15-question quiz based on the Ayurvedic doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) that suggests foods to favour and to cut down on. It is general guidance, not medical advice.
How often are new recipes added?
Regularly, with extra focus before festivals such as Diwali, Holi and Navratri.