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
Indian food has always been known for its use of many spices in every dish. It is what makes our food stand out and has people coming back for more! As much as I enjoy my vegetarian curries, my creamy butter chicken dishes and spicy lamb dishes, I love spicy, seasoned up fish and shrimp … Continue reading Masala Crusted Salmon
There are so many different type of Vegetarian options available in Indian cuisine. One can literally eat a different vegetable curry each day of the year, without it being the same vegetable. You have vegetarian curries that are cooked in dry spices, some with fried vegetables in it or made into veggie-spiced meatballs and some … Continue reading Matar Mushroom Malai (Peas & Mushroom Curry)
Summer may seem like the best time to eat as much ice-cream as you can, but I personally feel ice-cream is meant to be eaten in all four seasons. And of course, why not? Ice-cream comes in a huge array of flavors, pretty much capable of pleasing any ice-cream connoisseur out there. Well, at least … Continue reading Almond-Rose Kulfi (Ice-Cream)
