Pendpala- a dry masoor daal curry
Daal or lentils are an integral part of the Indian cuisine. Its used in many forms, with skin, without skin, powdered, roasted, raw and so much more. In parts of India where the water is scarce, not enough fresh vegetables, you will see a predominant…
Lighter butter chicken or pulled chicken in curry sauce
We as a family love chicken. It provides a great source of protein and can be cooked in many ways. Any who knows anything about the indian food knows one dish for sure, ‘Butter chicken or Chicken tikka masala’. My kids love CTM as well….
Simple Buttermilk Spinach curry
As you learn more and more about Indian cuisine, you will notice that not only every region has its own cuisine and delicacies but also different food is made at different occasions.t is believed that different food bring in different qualities to your body and…
Kozhi Korma – a delicious curry with southern indian flavors
Kozhi Korma When I came to the US of A, I barely knew how to cook. I still remember my first attempt at making a ‘Capsicum- Potato’ stir-fry, it was a disaster. I underestimated how big the bell peppers were and created more…
Kolhapuri chicken- A fiery treat
Kolhapuri chicken rassa- a fiery treat that you can not stop eating. I like to eat it with Jowar Bhakri, raw onion and raw methi & white butter ( makhhan). Recipe: 2 chicken breast- chopped 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/4 tsp lime juice 4 tbsp…
Lauki majedar
I try to eat and cook only what is in season, so I only shop at the farmers market for my fruits and vegetables. You will always find some kind of squash in season. Most of the summer and almost through the fall season, you…
Indian Egg curry- poached eggs in coconut curry
Yesterday was one of those days when I had very few things in the fridge and yet I was hoping to make something yummy for dinner, then I thought about Egg curry. Egg curry is a very common Indian dish. Most of the ingredients are…
Pumpkin shrimp curry with a touch of Harissa
It all started when I made Harissa, fresh red chilies from the market called for it. Along with using the Harissa as a condiment, I was looking for different ways to use Harissa in the cooking. So when I saw nice pumpkin in the market,…
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