Okay!! Here you go! This recipe is for my all time favorite spice blend for Biryani! I recommend you make a large batch of this and store in a cool, airtight container so you have it on hand anytime. Whether you are making Biryani (Indian rice dish with multiple layers of meat/veggie and fried onions) … Continue reading Chet's Biryani Spice Mix
Pulao is a great “alternative” to a traditional biryani, because it allows you to obtain similar flavors from a regular biryani, but accomplish it in half the time. And in our current state of busyness and life, cooking a meal for your family or even yourself should NOT be another stress on your mind. I’m … Continue reading Chicken Pulao (Stovetop Biryani)
Havejia is a North Indian, specifically from the region of Gujarat in India, that is truly a special dish. The term Havejia basically means “Stuffed potatoes and eggplants.” It’s probably my #1 favorite Indian curry since I was young. (My mom made it the best, in my opinion.) Unlike a lot of traditional curries you … Continue reading Stuffed Eggplant & Potato Curry (a.k.a. Havejia)
Rice has always been one of my favorite dishes while growing up. Being part of an Indian family, we ate rice all the time. As a matter of fact, rice is a staple dish found on many dining tables, in pretty much every culture and country! Spinach Rice or “Palak Pulao” is another great rice … Continue reading Spinach Rice
This caramel flan recipes take the traditional flavors of a Spanish flan and combines it with the floral flavors of cardamom and saffron that is commonly found in Indian desserts. The flan is extremely light and has a delicious cardamom and vanilla flavor, which is elevated even more with the saffron infused caramel sauce on … Continue reading Caramel Flan (Cardamom Flan with Saffron-Infused Caramel Sauce)
Donuts are probably one of the best things on earth! I mean, think about it! You can pretty much make any of your favorite cakes and sweets into a donut shape! One thing I love to do is fuse traditional Indian foods and desserts with other types of cuisine, so when the opportunity rose to … Continue reading Gulab Jamun Donuts (Sweet Milk Donuts)
Happy Holidays! Consider this biryani recipe as my gift to you, because you will be making this nonstop after the first try! Biryani is a very famous dish in basically every region of India. Every region has its own specialty biryani that is just as delicious as the next! The ingredients, spices, seasonings and cooking … Continue reading Chicken Biryani
