Paneer Jalfrezi is a popular spicy, tangy Indian style stir fry made with onions, crunchy bell peppers and soft cottage cheese. Paired with an aromatic jeera or cumin rice redolent with ghee and aromatic spices, it makes for an easy and wholesome meal. Paneer or soft Indian cottage cheese is a godsend in our household….
Green Beans With Garlic, Shallots & Walnuts
Crisp, fresh green beans stir fried with butter, garlic, shallots and crunchy walnuts makes for an easy and delicious side ready in 15 minutes. I remember the first time that I fed an infant Boy mashed green beans. He spit it right out, made a face, gagged (or at least pretended to) and closed his little mouth…
Achari Murgh {Chicken In Pickling Spices}
A delicious chicken dish made by cooking chicken in a spicy and tangy pickling spices sauce, ‘achari murgh’ comes from the hotter regions of Northern India. Try this recipe when you are in the mood for a unique, lesser-known but authentic Indian curry. In my opinion, one can never have too many chicken curry recipes….
Mutton Chukka Varuval {South Indian Mutton Fry}
This pan-roasted mutton fry is made by cooking tender goat meat in caramelized onions, ginger, garlic and other spices. The meat is done when it is dark, spicy and falls off the bone. Pairs great with rice dishes and flat-breads alike or as a side with cocktails. It is probably not the best thing for…
Spicy Mutton Curry {Rajasthani Laal Maas}
There are some days when a spicy curry seems absolutely essential to a good meal. Mutton or goat is the preferred meat of choice throughout India and depending on the region, there are many signature dishes. One such recipe comes from Rajasthan, the land of deserts, palaces, mystique and spicy food. As the name signifies,…
Amritsari Fish Fry
Amritsari fish is a spicy and tangy deep-fried snack native to the Punjab region. Every culture in the world has their version of fried fish. There is something deeply satisfying about fried stuff, no doubt. Amritsari fried fish is made by coating fish in a spicy and tangy chickpeas flour batter and then deep-frying in…
Mom’s Spicy Chicken Roast
This is the most indulgent, lip-smackingly delicious chicken preparation I’ve ever shared on the blog. It is an old family favorite. In fact, mom prepares chicken this way most of the time. Chicken roast refers to a method of cooking rather than any special recipe or ingredient list. It is different from a regular chicken…
Green Gram Curry {Kerala Cherupayar Curry}
Never again will I jinx myself by complaining how warm it is in December. Only to be followed by the worst cold front ever over New Year’s weekend. It is so cold now, my feet are always cold, I feel as lazy as can be. And now I sound like a nagging old lady! So,…
Chicken Mushroom Korma
The word korma evokes a sense of opulence and indulgence. A korma is a rich, creamy, slow-cooked Indian curry which can be made with chicken, lamb or just vegetables. Depending on which part of India you come from and how rich you want your korma to be, you can use nuts, raisins, cream or even…
Pav Bhaji {Indian Street Food – Spiced Mashed Vegetables With Homemade Bread Rolls}
To Indians around the world, pav bhaji needs no introduction. It is hands down, one of the most beloved and relished street food style meals. To the uninitiated, pav bhaji has two parts; bhaji, a spicy and tangy mashed vegetable gravy served on pav, warm and toasted buttery rolls. This is served with lots of…
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Today’s recipe is a true gem, borrowed from the small island nation of Sri Lanka just south of India. Sri Lankan cuisine shares many similarities with South Indian cuisine, especially those of Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu cuisines. This probably has to do with geographical and cultural similarities. In my quest to try different kinds…
Beans Thoran/Poriyal {South Indian Style Green Beans And Coconut Stir Fry}
Whenever I post a new recipe, people have either one of two reactions. If it is someone who has known me for a while (read, since childhood), they are truly amazed at my culinary transformation. As for the rest, well, there are some who offer constructive criticism and others who even request certain recipes. But…
