Sometimes the best meal is the simplest one. Some foods just ooze “comfort” and that cozy feeling of “home.” Khichdi is one of those simple Indian rice dishes that is also one of the most tasty and comforting. In a nutshell, it is basmati rice that is cooked with a bit of butter or ghee, … Continue reading Khichdi (Sticky Basmati Rice with Lentils)
For anyone who loves banana bread, but also trying to stay away from eggs in their food, this sweet treat is for you! This moist banana bread has loads of fresh sweetness from the bananas, a perfect crunch from the walnuts and a bit of decadence from the choco-chips! The combination is one of the … Continue reading Eggless Banana Bread (with Walnuts & Choco-Chips)
Potatoes are a very staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. Many of our curries have potatoes in them, for both vegetarian and non-veg items. But have you ever had a sandwich or appetizer where the star of the dish is the potato? This is where Aloo Tikki Patties come in. Aloo means “potato.” Aloo Tikki Patties … Continue reading Aloo Tikki Patties (Crispy Spiced Potato Patties)
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)
