Khichdi. Khichurdi. Khichuri. No matter how you spell it, this dish–made of rice and dal (lentils)–is the epitome of Indian comfort food. It’s one of the first foods Indian children are given and any aunty will tell you that it is the best food to soothe an aching stomach. Simply put, khichdi is Indian “soul […]
Tag: curry
Curry Leaf and Black Pepper Chicken Curry
I love a good chicken curry, and this Curry Leaf and Black Pepper Chicken Curry recipe is no exception! I’ve taken inspiration from some of the delicious foods I tasted while visiting Kerala, India; using a pretty common flavor profile for that area. Although it’s a bit similar to my Coconut and Cardamom Chicken Curry […]
Indian Food Basics: Homemade Garam Masala
Hello Readers! It’s been quite some time since my last post–too long, actually. Since returning from India I’ve found myself incredibly swamped. Between unpacking from our trip and entertaining for the holidays, I simply haven’t had the time to sit down and blog. I also haven’t had time to moderate comments/emails, so please bear with […]
Anda Curry (Egg Curry)…My way!
Anda Curry is one of Piyush’s favorite dinners. It’s inexpensive, incredibly quick to throw together and is super simple to make! In fact, it’s so easy that Piyush is usually the one who makes this dish for himself–although his recipe is completely different than mine. He likes his curries “watery” and I prefer mine thick. […]
Coconut and Cardamom Chicken Curry
Last week Piyush and I celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary. He had to work for the day so I decided to make him a delicious meal before picking him up from the office and whisking him away to watch The Great Gatsby. Before I get into all the details of the curry, I’ve got to […]
Tamatar Shorba (Indian Spiced Tomato Soup) Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly
Last year at this time tomato soup would have been the last thing on my mind! Instead, I was preoccupied with my “baby” plants, berry picking and killing those stubborn Canadian Thistles…Seriously, how do you get rid of those things?! Unfortunately, this year has been the complete opposite of the last. Winter is holding on […]
Aloo Sabzi: Potatoes Cooked in Mustard Oil
Sometimes the most ordinary of foods can be made extraordinary simply by pairing them with the right ingredients. For this delicious potato dish, I took a lot of inspiration from my mother-in-law’s cooking and the tasty foods I ate while in West Bengal.
Lamb Keema Matar: Minced Meat Curry with Peas
Keema Matar (ground meat and peas curry) is one of my favorite Indian dishes. Not only is it incredibly comforting but it’s also really quick and inexpensive to prepare. When I think I have nothing in the house to make for dinner, I almost always end up making Keema Masala. I mean, who doesn’t have […]
Mini Vegetarian Korma Pies with Whipped Coconut Cream for National Pie Day!
I’ve had a lot of requests for this recipe, and I’m not really sure why I haven’t posted it. But hey, it’s never too late…right? I created this recipe for a pie contest that was held way back in September. Unfortunately, I didn’t win, but that’s okay. You see, I made 300 little pies the […]
Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala (Vegetarian)
When I was cleaning out my freezer the other day I noticed I had a few (forgotten) packs of paneer. Paneer, a fresh Indian cheese made with whole milk, is one of my all-time favorite ingredients. It’s a great vegetarian (not dairy-free) source of protein and can be used in many different ways.