Biryani is one of the favorite dishes among Indian cuisine. There are so many variations of this dish depending on the regions of India or even the family traditions of people. It is a layered rice dish with different meat or veggies, fried onions, fresh herbs and saffron. It is a phenomenal dish that takes … Continue reading Kashmiri Yakhni Biryani
Kofta is a type of meatball dish usually made with ground meat. Some Indian versions of kofta are vegetarian and made with many different spices. Usually kofta is made with either lamb, chicken or beef. In some cases, pork is used but this is not very common. Kofta, itself, is considered a “fast-food” item and … Continue reading Chicken Kofta Meatballs
With summer in full swing and lots of opportunities to make delicious meals on the grill, why not opt for some kebabs? Seekh Kebabs are minced meat skewers made with loads of cilantro, ginger, garlic, and mint. They are usually made with lamb meat, but if preferred, you can use ground beef or ground chicken. … Continue reading Lamb Seekh Kebabs
I have to go back to my Indo-African foodie roots because the fusion of flavors between these two countries is absolutely amazing. SO MANY delicious dishes have come out of this fusion because not only are there so many different Indian spices and herbs in the dishes, but there are fresh vegetables, coconut milk, shredded … Continue reading Makai Ki Subji (Sweet Corn Curry with Coconut Milk)
Eggplants, in general, are delicious to me! But roasted eggplants are at a different level of deliciousness. That earthy, semi-soft texture and flavor work so well in so many different type of cuisines. But when you pair roasted eggplants with Indian spices and herbs, you will have changed your perception of just how good Indian … Continue reading Baingain Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Curry)
Milk is a very important part of Indian cuisine It is used in curries, curd cheeses, drinks, desserts, and many other types of dishes. It is also an important ingredient that needs to be manipulated in different way to obtain either a liquid or dry texture, depending on the needs of the recipe. Khoya or … Continue reading How to make Khoya/Mawa (Dried Evaporated Milk Solids)
Lamb Kheema is one of those dishes that can be eaten in many ways. As a curry, I love eating with naan and a runny egg on top. The egg mixes in with all the spices and gives the dish a really deliciously creamy sauce to it. So good! Or, you can cook off some … Continue reading Lamb Kheema & Samosa(kopita)
Garlic! Who doesn’t love a good dish with loads of garlic in it right? Just like butter, garlic makes every dish so much more flavorful! Most Indian dishes have garlic in them. Whether its a meat curry, vegetable curry, or lentil dish, you will always have garlic in it. When you add in a big … Continue reading Lasuni Shrimp Curry (Indian Garlic Shrimp)
Spinach, or Palak, has always been one of my go to vegetables when all else fails. Not only is it tasty, but you can pretty much flavor it up, spice it up, blend it up, fry it up, etc. how ever you please and it will taste good! Palak Paneer is a North Indian vegetarian … Continue reading Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach & Curd Cheese)
Salads are a big part of Indian cuisine. And did you know there are so many different types that are eaten too? The difference between and Indian salad and the ones we are used to with lettuce, is that our salads are eaten WITH our meals. As a matter of fact, you could call our … Continue reading Watermelon Kachumber
