When the temps start to rise, there’s nothing like a quick and cool dessert to round off a meal. Not that I need any excuse to make desserts, but doesn’t this bowl just scream “Spring”?!! I may have let out a little scream of glee when I started spotting this season’s strawberries. In Texas, we…
Balti Style Chicken {Chicken Cooked In A Spicy Masala}
Do you know what Balti cuisine is? I did not, till recently. It is believed to have originated around Baltistan, north of Pakistan and Kashmir, and migrated to Birmingham, where it enjoys a sort of cult status. I found a bunch of Balti style recipes in a new cookbook I got. Having never heard of…
Masala Vada And Elaichi Chai {Spicy Lentil Fritters And Cardamom Tea}
Tea time is an important part of Indian culture. At the end of a long day, we love to sit back and relax with a hot cup of tea and freshly-made snacks, with deep-fried delicacies holding a special spot in our hearts. Tea (or coffee) time is like a sacred ritual and followed religiously by…
Great Indian Breakfast – Rava Idli And Tiffin Sambar
In my opinion, nothing beats a sumptuous, filling and healthy Indian breakfast. It’s the perfect start to a busy day. We truly believe in the adage, “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper”. This is supposed to help with your body’s metabolism and is quite beneficial if followed correctly….
Baked Tandoori/Tikka Cauliflower Bites With A Spicy Yogurt Dip
I made these little cauliflower snackers for Super Bowl Sunday. It wasn’t something I planned in advance. The hubs and kiddo decided on chicken wings, but they polished it off before the game had even started. It was a glorious day, we were going to spend a few hours lazing in front of the television…
Meen Pollichathu {Baked Fish With Indian Spices}
Folks, this dish right here, might just be the best one I’ve ever made. Just ask the hubby. The one who could barely put two words together while wolfing it down. There I was, slightly cranky because I had to clean the whole fish, which made our tiny un-ventilated kitchen smelly beyond words. I cut…
Millet Pudding {Served With Cider-Poached Peaches}
I know what you are thinking. Where are the desserts? Aren’t you making any? Well, not much, actually. I got till the second week of January without baking anything. Then I buckled and made those little mug cakes for us one evening. But that doesn’t count, does it? Then, last week was Pongal (an Indian harvest festival) and…
Lemony Brown Rice Salad
I have a really quick, delicious and healthy brown rice recipe for you. Brown rice is a great option for rice lovers and is so much healthier. It is great to use in a warm, one-bowl salad type dish. I am calling this a salad, because it is fulfilling yet light, and a meal on…
Chettinad Chicken Curry {Chicken In A Spicy, Roasted Coconut Curry}
Chettinad cuisine from Tamil Nadu is known for its spicy and delectable creations. There are many variations of roasted coconut curries in the South, but the Chettinad one is special because of the use of a host of aromatic spices. The spice list consists of dried red chilis, coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper, cloves, cardamom…
Spicy Shrimp/Prawn Roast With Cumin (Jeera)
My Facebook followers will remember my post showing you pictures of delicious curries/entrées good enough for entertaining this Holiday season. This shrimp roast is an easy to make, lip-smacking recipe from dear mom. She makes it when a simple shrimp/prawn curry or shrimp fry won’t do. It can be tricky to infuse a lot of…
Keema Cutlets {Indian Minced Meat Croquettes}
This week, I find myself in a peculiar sort of predicament. Whenever I sit down to draft a post, I find that I am at a loss for words. If you know me personally, you will find it weird, impossible even. I am rarely at a loss for words. But right now, I am coming…
Paneer Kofta Korma {Indian Cottage Cheese Balls In A Delicate Yogurt Sauce}
Winters are when I am at my lethargic worst. But the colder weather requires substantial sustenance too. That is when you go for the rich and filling curries and korma fits the bill perfectly. Depending on where you come from, korma can mean different things. What we call korma in South India tend to be…
