Lately, Friday night has become Pizza Night in our household. …Vegetarian Pizza Night, to be more accurate. I make the dough, sauces, and chop up all the toppings in the afternoon, let the dough rise for a few hours; and by the time Piyush and I are ready for dinner, all I have to do […]
Recipes
Bengali Shrimp Malai Curry
This post and recipe have been updated on my new blog, Spiced up Mom. Please click the photo below to be taken to the new recipe! I have a confession to make. I am a judgmental, picky–sometimes even bratty–eater. I always have been. If something looks funny, I might still try it; but I make no […]
Vegetarian (Vegan) Navratan Korma –A Sweet and Mild Indian Curry
The korma-style curry is my ultimate favorite. It’s sweet, mildly spicy, creamy…and just tastes so exotic. One taste, and I was hooked! I’ve tried many different recipes–all of which weren’t quite right–and have 34 versions saved in my bookmarks… in a folder titled “I will Conquer Korma.” True story. This curry has driven me insane trying to […]
Dabeli: The Best Vegetarian (and Vegan!) “Burger” I’ve Ever Eaten!
Indian street food is like nothing else I’ve experienced. It’s creative, it’s delicious and it’s cheap! I’m not quite sure what makes the taste so unforgettable–some say it’s the oil, and the spices…most say it’s the dirt and the dust. Whatever it is…it works! Before I went to India I was warned by my doctor, my […]
Indian Inspired Pasta Salad
This pasta salad isn’t like most pasta salads I’ve eaten. It’s different…in a good way. I was trying to think of something easy, fresh and light to bring along to my family Easter pot-luck; but nothing sounded good. I wanted something to counter-balance all the candy I knew I would be eating. I mean…seriously, look […]
Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza!
One night while Piyush and I were touring around India, we decided not to go out for dinner. We were so tired, we turned on the tv and ordered room service. Because we were staying at a pretty expensive hotel…the food was also expensive. Piyush couldn’t stand the idea that we were going to pay […]
Chicken Tikka Masala!
If you haven’t already entered, and would like to try some Darjeeling loose leaf tea I brought back from India…be sure to enter the giveaway HERE. It ends Friday, April 6 at 7pm Central time! If you love Indian food, chances are that you adore Chicken Tikka Masala. Maybe you even crave it?! I […]
Chai: Indian-Style Tea
I remember the first time I had a sip of tea. I was about 7 years old and in second grade. My best friend at the time, Anita, was spending the night and we decided to have a tea party. We raided my mom’s cupboards and found some old (antique) cups and saucers. We also […]
Chicken Jalfrezi
It’s no secret that I love Indian style curries. They’re delicious, spicy, and usually pretty healthy (assuming you are making them yourself!). Yesterday, I shared my recipe for a good gravy base that will have you turning out curry after curry in no time. Today, I’m going to show you how to use that base […]
Curry in a Hurry! Simple Curry Base Recipe
Do you love Indian style curries, but don’t make them at home because you think they take too much time? Or effort? Or skill? Do you make curries at home, only to find that they’re nothing like the ones you order at your favorite restaurant? I’m going to let you in on a little secret…something […]