This is an Indian vegetable korma with nuts, paneer cheese, and an adjustable list of vegetables. It is in a tomato-cream sauce as opposed to the usual yogurt based sauce. 'Navratan' means 'nine gems,'...
Great on steamed vegies, or to saute vegies. Use it on French bread instead of garlic butter and wrap bread in foil and heat in oven, like making garlic bread. Store butter in container with lid in refrigerator...
I probably get more requests for Indian food than any other ethnic cuisine, so I was very excited to be posting this recipe for chicken tikka masala; until I found out it's actually a British recipe. This...
Spicy and flavorful, this Indian inspired recipe is a must try! This dish is great served with basmati and naan bread. VIDEO https://youtu.be/fZdDaXh535A
Hard-boiled eggs in a spicy sauce. Adapted from the New York Times Cookbook. Serve with rice. Chopped peanuts, raisins, grated orange zest, chopped parsley, chopped onion, chutney and/or coconut may be...
A great home remedy beverage for cough, congestion, colds and skin problems. This winter replace your usual hot cocoa with an invigorating cup of wellness. Bonus points for jammies and slippers. Turmeric...
This dish is inspired by a trip to Delhi, where I saw street-food vendors doing the most extraordinary things with eggs, breads, and a rainbow of incredible spices. I wanted to bring together a few of...
I had some leftover cooked shrimp and I love curry, so why not dream something up? I must tell you that I don't care for raisins, coconut or nuts in my curry, but of course you can do your own thing! Of...
Malpua is an Indian pancake-like dessert fried in oodles of ghee and sugar syrup. The traditional sweet has been a festive staple since eons. For the longest time in Indian households, malpuas were associated...
This is a sort of lazy man's biryani. Basically you cook the kheema masala first and then layer and cook the rice on top. It is very easy and it always a hit. Serve with raita.
Saag paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese. Thickened with cream or coconut milk, it's a hearty and filling vegetarian meal.
There are days when all one needs is a lowfat yummy curry. Easy to make, looks exotic, and satisfies taste buds craving an Indian meal. Always enjoy it with your loved ones. Serve with rice or naan.
I came up with this chickpea curry recipe 20 years ago. I don't remember where the bread recipe came from. Sometimes people want the chickpea curry to have a dark brown color, and you can achieve this...
This is a rich dish, suitable for parties or special occasions. The fried vegetable balls will loose their crispness, so fry just before serving. When serving, put a few kofta balls on a plate, and then...
A very tasty and interesting biryani; the color looks appetizing and the taste is great! It's delicious served with mint chutney or simple, plain yogurt.
I used this recipe for week 28 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation (and sub-nation) on Earth, and Bengal, India is my 28th stop. Please note that I never...
Like most chickpea recipes, this tastes better the second day. The touch of fennel makes all the difference in this curry. This recipe may have come from the cookbook "A Taste of Madras."
Tarka dhal is a delicious complement to any Indian meal. It also makes a great main for any vegan Indian menu. If you can't get the curry leaves, just leave them out.
I frantically started searching for recipes when my husband brought home 1 kilo of fresh turmeric root. I found many drink recipes calling for milk, turmeric, and ginger root. I sampled different amounts...
Crab marinated in tandoori masala and cooked in a traditional way of cooking in Ovalclay charcoal Tandoor till crisp and golden. Serve as an appetizer.
This is my personal curry recipe that I've ended up developing over the years. It's very versatile - feel free to add any veggies or meats. All the ingredients can be adjusted to fit your preference. Serve...
This is the easiest korma recipe I have! A winner for us. Not too spicy, but lots of flavor. If you have ever wanted to try Indian food, this is a good one to start with. Serve over hot rice.
My twist on Indian dosas. The dosas are made from moong dal and does not need to be fermented. The filling is not spicy and not heavy on the Indian spices as I was trying to create an Indian-style recipe...
Flaky glazed pastry envelopes highly charged mince, soaking up just enough of the spiced juices and finely chopped chillies to leave the palate with a delicate tingle. They're great for a houseful of dinner...
Aviyal is a south-Indian delicacy and seems like no two households make it the same. Essentially, all the recipes use the same ingredients - vegetables, curds(yogurt), coconut , spices - but the details...
Tandoori chicken gets its name from the clay oven it is traditionally cooked in, the tandoor. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and an incredibly complex mix of spices, and then roasted in the extremely...
From Indian Regional Classics by Julie Sahni. This is the most aromatic and fragrant of all Indian spice blends. Used throughout North India in all types of dishes - from appetizers and soups to yogurt...