Chicken Pulao Rice Recipe
This is an adapted version of the “Yakhni Pulao”, a popular dish from the state of Kashmir. “Yakhni ” stands for meat-broth or meat-stock. This is my simple method that can be made in under 30 minutes. I made this …
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani or maa ki dal is a popular Punjabi dish.
Lehsuni Baingan (Garlic Eggplant)
This is a spicy dish from Gujarat, made with eggplants or brinjals.
Boondi Raita
Boondi Raita is a side dish made with boondi and yogurt. Boondi, also known as Buniya, Bundi or Bonde is a snack made with fried chickpea flour. These are tiny round or pearl shaped fried fritters. A batter made of …
Cauliflower With Pomegranate
Cauliflower With Pomegranate is a semi-dry Indian curry dish made with cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes and a garnish of pomegranate seeds. This festive looking dish is a fresh take on the globally popular Indian ‘aloo-gobi’ recipe. Aloo stands for potatoes and …
Palak Khichdi – Spianch with Lentil and Rice
Khichdi served kadhi is a digestive food in India. There are many different variations of khichdi. It is a staple for old and young people during times of ailments. It is the vegetarian alternative of the East as chicken soup …
Dal Fry Tadka
“Dal” is a popular lentil dish from the Indian sub – continent. An Indian meal is not complete without a dal dish of some kind. Here is a popular dal recipe.
Hariyali Chicken
Chicken Breast are the healthiest part of a chicken as it is lean meat and low on fat. But sometimes, people find it boring as it has a very bland flavour. But here is an Indian recipe which will spice …
Spicy Grilled Chicken With Lime And Cilantro
Chicken breasts are healthy as it is low in fat content and is a lean protein. But some people find it boring as it has a bland flavour. Here is a perfect recipe to spice up the taste. It is …
Cucumber Raita ( A tasty yogurt and cucumber side dip )
Cucumber Raita is the most common Indian side dish or dip. It is served with spicy rice dishes like pulao and biryani. The cooling and mild flavours of cucumbers, mild herbs and yogurt are combined together to make this wonderful …
Navratan Korma
Navratan Korma is a popular Mughlai dish from India. Mughals ruled the Indian sub continent from the 17th to early 20th centuries. This style of cooking developed in the royal kitchens became known as Mughlai cooking. Nav means nine in …
Sooji Halwa (Sheera)
Sooji Halwa is a sweet dish made with semolina, ghee, cardamom and sugar. This dish is often made during religious festivals in India and served as an offering in Hindu temples. Sometimes, fresh fruits like banana, apples or pineapples are …
Aloo Gosht (Mutton Curry With Potatoes)
Aloo Gosht is a red meat (lamb, goat or beef) and potatoes dish. Here is a simple recipe for making aloo gosht.
Home Style Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry is a universally loved recipe among chicken lovers all over the world. Every family has their own version of curried chicken. Here is a recipe from our family kitchen. My mother makes a spicier version but the best …
Soya Nuggets Masala
Recently, our son decided to go vegetarian for a few weeks. Dal and lentils are an excellent source of protein. So this is a dish that my meat loving son loves. The secret to this dish is soaking the soya …
Parathas
Parathas are thick home cooked bread made from whole wheat flour. The wheat flour is kneaded into a smooth dough.Whole wheat breads are a staple food in North India. You can find popular types of paratha across the world. For …
Curried Mixed Vegetable (Mixed Sabji)
This is a dish that my mom made at least once a week. It goes very well with roti, paratha or nan. One can make this dish with any leftover uncooked vegetables in the fridge. You can adjust the spice …
Gobhi Masala
“Gobhi Masala” is a delicious curry dish popular among vegetarians.
Soya Nuggets Keema
Soya chunks is made from soy bean flour. It has a meaty texture. It is an excellent alternative for meat dishes and is very high in protein. Kheema is made with ground meat. Here is a vegetarian kheema recipe made …
Masala Chai Tea Recipe With Homemade Chai Spices
In many homes in India, drinking tea is a ritual. A warm cup of spiced tea is enough to drive morning blues or fatigue away! This tea is also recommended for chasing away the sniffles. For making authentic Indian chai, …
Aloo Paneer
“Aloo Paneer” is one of my son’s favourite dishes. It is an easy recipe and tastes good with rotis, parathas and naan.
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with spinach and Indian cottage cheese. Palak is Spinach and Paneer stands for cottage cheese. This spinach dish paired with cottage cheese or paneer is a popular dish in India. Spinach …
Aloo Bharwa Baingan (Baby Potatoes And Eggplants In A Garlic Peanut Sauce
“Bharwa Baingan” is a popular eggplant dish using small rounded eggplants. Here in this recipe, I have added potatoes too.
Moong Dal Tadka
Tadka moong dal (split yellow moong beans) is an everyday comfort food in most Indian households. It is nutritious on it’s own like a soup or with rice as a side dish.
Rajma Masala (Curried Kidney Beans )
Rajma Masala (Curried Kidney Beans) is the ultimate comfort food for most North Indians and the people of Nepal. In India, rajma is known as rajma, rāzmā, or lal (red) lobia. A surprising fact about rajma or red kidney beans …
Mango Phirni
Phirni is a North Indian sweet dih made with rice and milk. It is similar to rice pudding. The rice is soaked and then coarsely ground for the dish. Some phirni recipes also use rice flour. I made this recipe …
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi is a popular chicken dish and it has its origin tied to eastern state in India. The word “jhal” comes from Bengali language and it means spicy. The word “frezi” (Parhezi) comes from Urdu language and it means …
Air Fry Kurkuri Bhindi – Crispy Fried Okra
Okra also known as lady fingers is a popular vegetable in South Asian cuisine. One popular recipe in North India is crispy fried okras. This recipe is called “Kurkuri Bhindi”. It is a deep fried recipe where the okra is …
Tandoori Gobhi (Indian Spicy Marinated Cauliflower Baked)
Tandoor is a type of clay oven. Tandoori dishes are quite popular in the Indian sub continent. The trick for a tandoori dish lies in it’s marinade. Cooking cauliflower in an oven is more prevalent these days in the absence …
Dum Aloo (Spicy Potatoes in a rich yogurt gravy)
“Dum Aloo” is a popular potato dish from Kashmir. . It is made using a slow-cook method called “dum” or “dumpukht” which is similar to the modern day crock pot or slow cooker recipes. The Mughals brought this technique to …
Homemade Naan Bread
Naan is a type of bread which originated in the South Asian subcontinent but which has gained immense popularity in the west over the past few decades. Traditionally naan is made using a clay oven called “tandoor”. It is made …
Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is the quintessential street food of Mumbai and across India and now a famous one dish meal of Indians across the globe. The name pav bhaji literally means bread and vegetables. Pav or pao is the word for …
Besan Ladoo
Besan Ke Ladoo is an Indian sweet recipe. It is made with chickpea flour, sugar and ghee. Like many other Indian sweets, these sweet treats are high in calories.
Aloo Bhindi (Okra with Potatoes)
Here is a recipe for Indian Gujarati Style Okra with Potatoes. This is a family favourite and we make it in our place at least once a week. It goes very well with Indian whole wheat breads like phulkas and …
Mutton Rogan Josh
Rogan josh is a red curry dish from the state of Kashmir in India. However, it is now a signature feature in most Indian restaurants and cuisines under the lamb category. This dish originated in Persia (present day Iran). Eventually, …
Dahi Bhalle Vada
Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalle are deep fried fritters soaked in thick yogurt. These is a popular dish during the summer months in India. Here I am showing how to fry dahi vadas in a slotted pan cake pan using …
Butter Chicken (Murg Makhani)
One of the most popular Indian dishes is the butter chicken. It finds a place in most Indian restaurants all over the world. Here is my version of this popular dish. I cook the onions, cashew nuts and tomatoes in …
Phulka Recipe /Chapati/Roti (Puffed Indian Bread)
Phulka is a type of Indian flat bread. It is usually served with curries or vegetables. It is are called phulka because as you fry them, they puff up into a spherical shape. (Phulka means blooming or puffed up in …
Jowar Bhakri
Jowar Bhakri is a kind of Indian bread made from jowar (white millet). It is also called Jolada Rotti. Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is …
Baingan Bharta (Spicy Smoked EggPlant)
“Baingan Bharta” is a an egg plant dish made by grilling the vegetable on charcoal and then mashing it. This gives it a smoked flavour. The best baingan bhartas I have had has been on the roadside “dhabas” that line …
Sabudana Vada
Sabudana Vadas also known as sago tikkis are a popular snack from India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is made from tapioca or sago pearls, potato & peanuts. These are delicious, tasty tea time treats…
Baingan Masala (Stuffed Baby Eggplants in a Spicy Gravy )
Baingan Masala is a popular recipe from Northern India. It is made with baby eggplants or brinjals. There are many versions of this recipe and the eggplants are usually made with a stuffing of the spices. As tender baby eggplants …
Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer is a popular vegetarian recipe made with green peas and Indian cottage cheese and a rich tomato based sauce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattar_paneer Paneer has a mild flavour and because it does not melt easily is commonly used in many Indian …
Paneer Stuffed Bell Peppers (Capsicums)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Capsicums) is a popular dish to make. Stuffed vegetables is fun and delicious lunch or dinner to make. Capsicums or bell peppers are easy to stuff because of it’s shape. In India, bell peppers are commonly stuffed …
Vegan Butter Chicken
Vegan Butter Chicken is a dish made with no butter or chicken. But it tastes as delectable and delicious as any home style butter chicken! This dish has Tofu instead of chicken and is made with coconut cream instead of …
Sarson Ka Saag
Sarson Ka Saag is a creamy, healthy dish made with Mustard Greens and Spinach. It is poften made during the winter when green leafy vegtables are in season. It is often had with makki ki roti, a flatbread made with …