The famed Malabar Chicken Biryani is made by layering an aromatic and herby chicken masala with fluffy rice, crunchy fried onions (birista), nuts, dried fruits and ghee in a large pot. This is then sealed and cooked slowly in steam (dum method) to get this incredibly aromatic and toothsome chicken biryani that is quite literally…
Pomegranate Rose Iced Tea
Stay cool and hydrated this summer with glasses of delicious pomegranate rose iced tea. It is the perfect beverage to enjoy at the end of a long day or to serve at your next summer bash. Ah…summer! After a long and brutal winter, I am ecstatic that warmer months are ahead. And boy, is the…
Avocado Lemon Mint Smoothie
Make this creamy avocado, lemon and mint smoothie for a delicious and healthy beverage that can be a quick breakfast or keep you full until your next meal. Smoothies are something that we throw together without thinking too much about it, right? A handful of chopped fruit, greens, vegetables, herbs, milk or yogurt gives us a different…
Easy South Indian Chutney Recipes
This trio of fresh chutney recipes are a must-have at South Indian breakfasts. Get recipes for coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and green chutney (coriander-mint chutney). So… I promised you guys in my epic Idli/Dosa post that I would post the recipes for common South Indian chutney recipes soon. I had actually shot the chutney pics…
Sabja Nimbu Pani {Lemonade With Sweet Basil Seeds}
Fresh lemonade is the absolute best thing to sip on a warm day, don’t you think? So when life hands you lemons, make this refreshing sabja nimbu pani or Indian lemonade with fresh mint and sweet basil seeds. Classic lemonade needs no introduction at all. I have fond memories of childhood summer days spent guzzling…
Tangdi Kebab (Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken Legs)
Tandoori spiced chicken drumsticks are grilled to juicy perfection in the oven. Tangdi kebabs make great appetizers, side or main for your Indian dinner. Friday evenings are takeout day at our house. By the time I get all my pending chores and errands done during the day, I am too tired to prep and cook…
Strawberry Lemonade
This quick and easy strawberry lemonade is the perfect summer beverage. Naturally flavored and colored with fresh strawberries, make a large pitcher to serve at parties or to simply beat the heat. I feel that lemonade has a sort of cult status in every cuisine. I applaud whoever it was that first took this sour…
Indian-Style Roast Chicken With Green Chutney Sauce
Juicy, golden oven-roasted chicken has all the delicious flavors of an Indian green chutney. The pan juices are then turned into an elegant, silky gravy to serve with the chicken. The flavors are fresh, tangy, creamy and perfectly spicy! Roast chicken is always a welcome sight. It is the perfect weeknight dinner. You toss chicken…
Chicken Malai Kebab Naan Wraps
That’s a wrap! Juicy, succulent grilled chicken bites coated with a creamy and herby marinade are tucked into soft naan breads, topped with chutneys and enjoyed as a delicious wrap. Wraps are the exotic cousins of the more popular sandwich or burger. Some sort of protein and vegetables topped with condiments and wrapped in some kind of flat…
Nectarine Ginger Lemonade
Delicate and bold at the same time, this nectarine lemonade is a visual stunner and absolutely delicious. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and sweetened with a nectarine-ginger syrup, this beverage is easy to make too! It was inevitable that I would end up trying yet another variation on lemonade before Fall gets here. Though I doubt we…
Sparkling Mango Mint Lemonade
Fresh and zingy, this sparkling mango lemonade with hints of mint will have you looking forward to the hotter days. Summer, bring it on!! So here’s the deal. By the time you guys read this, I’ll be somewhere up in the clouds, flying home to India for our vacation. I’ve been humming “I’m leaving on…
Cardamom Mint Lassi
One of the most delicious and healthiest summer drinks ever, the traditional sweet lassi (Indian yogurt beverage) is really easy to make. This recipe has been flavored with cardamom and fresh mint leaves for a creamy, delightful drink. Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Sometimes it is sunny and warm like spring…
