Navratan korma, the name of this royal dish, is significant enough for you to understand what it really stands for! Here, nav means “nine” and ratan means “jewels,” which means this Indian dish is prepared with nine jewels (ingredients, which can be a combination of fruits, vegetables and nuts), cooked in a super rich and … Read more
Kadhi pakora served with chawal (rice) is one of the most quintessential North Indian combos ever! While growing up, this was a treat we used to look forward to. You can serve it any day of the week. Many times, my mom still brings me a bowl full of kadhi pakora when she comes over … Read more
Shrimp malai curry, which is traditionally known as chingri malai curry, is a silky smooth Bengali curry where shrimp is cooked in a coconut milk base flavored with sweetly scented aromatic spices. Chingri is “shrimp” and malai refers to “creamy curry”; and here the creaminess comes from the use of rich coconut milk. I have … Read more
If you’re looking for slightly spicy chicken curry, then chicken jalfrezi is a perfect one to cook. Jalfrezi curries come from the state of West Bengal in India. Here, chicken is cooked in a rich, spicy onion and green bell pepper curry flavored with aromatic spices. A bowl of chicken jalfrezi on a bed of … Read more
Kofta curry is one of the most popular Indian curries. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, aloo paneer koftas are dunked in a rich and creamy curry, which is definitely a treat for your taste buds. A variety of koftas can be dunked into the luscious creamy curry, but there is something … Read more
I’ve always maintained a green patch for myself at home. I grow all kinds of vegetables, but green leafy ones and herbs are my favorite. Of spinach, fenugreek, lettuce, mint and cilantro, I usually keep a batch for harvesting every week or so. I use fresh cilantro leaves for garnishing; lettuce for my salads; and … Read more
A plate of simple flavored rice goes well with most Indian dal and curries. This is the first recipe I ever made, and since then, it has become one of my favorites. Whether you are planning a daily meal or something more elaborate, this easy rice recipe will always be a hit. The richness from … Read more
Loaded with the goodness of vegetables, rich and creamy curry and out-of-this-world taste, this recipe is the answer to your dilemma of preparing something super delicious for your next Indian meal. Shahi means “royal,” and mix veg is an Indian expression for “a combination of two or more vegetables,” which means it is perfect for … Read more
Chicken tikka masala is one of the most well-known Indian curries across the world. This is one of the first dishes that anyone new to Indian cuisine should try. A very mild chicken curry, it goes equally well with bread or rice. Marinated and grilled for incredible barbecue flavors, the chicken pieces just take the … Read more
This mutton sukka belongs to the Mangalore-Udupi area, along with the western India Konkan coast. This curry gets its deep red color from the dried red chiles grown in the region (Byadgi red chiles), which are known for their color and are not spicy. An ample amount of coconut and a few whole spices are … Read more
