Chicken curry laksa is a delicious noodle soup made with a spicy coconut curry broth, chicken and vegetables. It is the perfect one-bowl meal to cozy up on cool nights and makes for great leftovers as well! I cannot remember the last time that I shared a soup recipe with you guys. That might be…
Top 17 Of 2017 – A Recipe Roundup
A list of the top 17 recipes of 2017. Pin them, save them or bookmark them to make in the New Year! I can think of nothing but the oft-used expression of someone at the threshold of a new year, “Oh my, how time has flown! I cannot believe that we’re at the end of…
Top 16 Of 2016 – A Recipe Roundup
A delicious roundup of the 16 best recipes of 2016 from my blog. As I write this post, I am still in post Holiday mood, curled up in bed with a movie on. The kid is munching on a snack and you’d never guess what it is – a plate of soft brie with pretzels and cranberry jam. I…
Top 15 Of 2015 – A Recipe Roundup
I just remembered in time to post my annual list of the best recipes posted this year. I did a Top 14 of 2014 last year, so this time it will be the Top 15 of 2015. See what I did there?!! 2015 has been a huge year for ‘ze blog. I ditched the wordpress.com…
Balti Style Chicken {Chicken Cooked In A Spicy Masala}
Do you know what Balti cuisine is? I did not, till recently. It is believed to have originated around Baltistan, north of Pakistan and Kashmir, and migrated to Birmingham, where it enjoys a sort of cult status. I found a bunch of Balti style recipes in a new cookbook I got. Having never heard of…
Top 14 Of 2014 – A Recipe Roundup
I posted a picture of our Christmas lunch on Facebook and then disappeared for a while. Not to worry, I was just on a much-needed break. Before I could gather my thoughts, I now find myself at the end of the year. And what a wonderful year it has been, both for me and the…
Chettinad Chicken Curry {Chicken In A Spicy, Roasted Coconut Curry}
Chettinad cuisine from Tamil Nadu is known for its spicy and delectable creations. There are many variations of roasted coconut curries in the South, but the Chettinad one is special because of the use of a host of aromatic spices. The spice list consists of dried red chilis, coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper, cloves, cardamom…
Paneer Kofta Korma {Indian Cottage Cheese Balls In A Delicate Yogurt Sauce}
Winters are when I am at my lethargic worst. But the colder weather requires substantial sustenance too. That is when you go for the rich and filling curries and korma fits the bill perfectly. Depending on where you come from, korma can mean different things. What we call korma in South India tend to be…
Chicken Tikka Kebabs And Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is as Indian and as non-Indian you can get at the same time. Developed originally in Britain to satisfy the population’s craving for mild curry, tikka masala holds a prominent place in Indian restaurants around the world. Its beauty lies in the fact that it is quite easy to prepare at home…
Restaurant Style Kadai Fish Or Fish Karahi
A kadai or karahi is a metal cooking pot similar to a wok, but with a flatter bottom and steeper sides. It is widely used in and around India to cook both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The non-vegetarian version is usually made with chicken, lamb or fish and is extremely popular in almost every Indian…
Thai Massaman Curry {With Mushroom, Peppers, Eggplant & Paneer}
On his way home, the mister bought some mushrooms, deposited them on the kitchen counter and announced that (a) he would like them cooked without onions, and (b) in curry form. Gasp! That is enough to put most Indian wives in panic mode. What does he really want? I could always use grated onions or…
Khao Soi – Thai Noodles With Spicy Chicken Curry Sauce
I have often written about my love for Oriental and South Asian cuisine. But I find most of the fare offered at Chinese or Thai restaurants here to be similar in taste and texture. I think this may be because they are catering to a foreign palate. Similar to how most curries in some Indian…
