on Dec 06, 2023, Updated May 06, 2024 Packing roti-sabzi for your kiddo’s tiffin takes a whole new meaning with these Broccoli Corn Quesadillas made using leftover rotis! I am not a fan of reheating leftover rotis and eating them as is. But what I AM a fan of is crisping them up on a pan and using them as a quesadilla base. Not only do I get to use up leftover rotis in a way that tastes delicious, but I also get to put a healthy spin on quesadillas without using processed tortillas from the store....

Done poorly, it tastes like a can of Campbells cream of tomato soup with a little garam masala. Like curried tomato soup with chicken. Who wants that? Butter chicken does not have to be bland I don’t know why people think condensed soup and garam masala is Indian. Or butter chicken. Or even worth eating. I just don’t get it. And yet there are lots of recipes out there that claim butter chicken is just that....

It’s a bold statement and I don’t blame anyone who just hits the back button when they see the title. But it’s true. It’s not the bread and it’s not the toppings. It’s not the condiments – no wonder ingredients in the mayo. No garlic, chipotle, anchovy, caper, lemon or anything else. It’s the chicken. Every chicken sandwich starts out with the same thing. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I would like to know why....

I cannot resist chicken tikka. I have zero will power. My name is Romain and I have a problem. I make it. And it winds up in my mouth. I make extra to be sure. And I still run short. All the time. I like it in curries too. An extra layer of flavour. Chicken tikka masala. Butter chicken. Chicken tikka jalfrezi. Naga chicken tikka curry. The list goes on....

There’s a lot to love about Coconut Rice, a staple of South Indian cuisine. It’s savory and nutty and it has the delicious and sweet wholesomeness of coconut, a food that’s liberally eaten along Indian’s coastal regions and especially Tamil Nadu where this dish goes by the name of Thengai Saadam. This is everyday food; food that you, if you lived in South India, might make for your family on a busy day or for a picnic and serve up with pickle and a poppadum on the side....

on May 24, 2021, Updated Oct 11, 2022 I just love dhaba food. I love recreating dhaba style recipes at home, and they’re actually really easy and so satisfying. Have you tried my Dhaba Style Chicken Curry or Dhaba Style Dal Makhni yet? Today we bring to you – authentic dhaba style moong dal (green gram). Don’t go by appearances, because this is not your same old boring working lunch!...

This creamy, silky, savory Coconut Curry is one of my favorite Indian style dishes. I call it an “Indian style” dish because it’s not based on any traditional dish. Rather, it’s something I came up when looking for a tasty partner for my carrot rice, although it goes just as beautifully with plain basmati rice. Both the coconut curry and the carrot rice are savory but not spicy, which makes them perfect to serve to anyone who can’t tolerate heat but still likes a tasty meal....

on Sep 21, 2021, Updated Oct 05, 2021 Can you pass me those momos please? Because I want to dip them in this schezwan sauce multiple times till they are slathered in it, shove them in my mouth and become a fire breathing dragon! This sauce is made for every street side momo that you’ve ever eaten in your life. It’s sweet, spicy and truly ‘indo-chinese’, meaning it’s probably born somewhere in India but served with chinese food....

on Oct 28, 2015, Updated Apr 16, 2021 Sometimes we are so taken by everything happening around us that we forget how wonderful the basics are. Like these Kasuri Methi Parathas, which are extremely simple and make for the most wonderful breakfast. These parathas have a very unique flavor and are extremely easy to make. Usually, I would make these using fresh methi or fenugreek leaves, but since I didn’t have any at hand, I decided to make them with kasuri methi....

on Nov 05, 2019, Updated Aug 23, 2020 I have always been scared of attempting desserts because they require more finesse than I think I have. Everything changed with this masala chai panna cotta. It’s definitely one of the most elegant things I’ve put on the table lately and I was surprised by how easy it was to make. What is panna cotta? Panna cotta is simply sweetened cream thickened with gelatin....

on Jun 03, 2021 I’ve been experimenting with a lot of Millet recipes recently because Millets are true superfoods. One of them is this Millet Dosa. I got this recipe from my mum and I was a little skeptical at first, but it’s amazing how nobody in the house could tell the difference between these and regular dosas. Why Are Millets In The Spotlight? Simply because millets are treasure chests of proteins, fibres, vitamins and minerals....

on Oct 01, 2021, Updated Oct 14, 2021 We call them ladi pav, the Americans call these dinner rolls and somewhere else they are just called buns or bread rolls. Whatever name you use, these will absolutely blow your mind because they are: Incredibly soft and fluffyBeautifully golden on topButtery and richMelt in your mouth delicious and the perfect side dish for stews, gravies, pav bhaji, misal pav or sandwiches...

on Dec 23, 2022 Planning a Christmas menu is hard work – we know! But what if we gave you a list to choose from? A nice, thoughtfully curated list so that you don’t have to look for inspiration anywhere else. Choose from recipes ranging from easy to moderate (we don’t believe in too much hard work around here!) that you can include in your Christmas menu this year. The best part?...

on Jul 13, 2018, Updated Oct 05, 2021 This jeera rice might look simple, but it’s really one of those recipes you need to have in your back pocket. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it pairs so well with any Indian side dish. If you see the picture above, you’ll notice that every grain of rice is separate and it’s not overly greasy or undercooked or gluggy. I have come up with the perfect jeera rice recipe, that is steamed and takes about 10 minutes to make....

A Panchmel Dal starts out by being special enough because it’s a confluence of five lentils–five jewels, according to the other name it goes by, Panchratna Dal. But what makes it even more exquisite is that this thoughtful blend of lentils, each with a personality of its own, makes a dal that is richly textured and flavored, as well as innately healthy. Let me add one rider here: in Rajasthan, the beautiful western Indian state where it originates from, this dal is not necessarily healthy....

What is ras el hanout? Ras el Hanout is a north African spice blend most associated with Moroccan cooking, although it’s also used in Tunisia and Algeria. It has intense, floral notes and it is a wonderful flavor to add to Moroccan inspired dishes and especially slow cooked stews, like this delicious chickpea tagine. The words “ras el hanout” translate loosely to “top of the shop” or “top shelf,” indicating the exalted status this spice blend holds among many others from the region....

You might also like these recipes for rosemary roasted potatoes, curry roasted eggplant and roasted Brussels sprouts. This simple but stunning dish of roasted carrots with za’atar will become one of your favorite ways to eat this healthful veggie. It takes almost no effort to make, but it’s sure to be well-loved by even the pickiest eaters. The roasting concentrates the sweetness of the carrots, and the za’atar, with tangy, salty, nutty notes, complements the sweetness beautifully....

Wonderfully browned bits of beef in a peppery, salty sweet sauce. That’s what this is. The sauce wilts the greens a bit and the whole thing just explodes delicious in your mouth. If you are a fan of the whole warm/cold composed salad thing this could become your new go to dish. Shaking beef doesn’t shake on the plate. That just sounds unappetizing when I write it down. It’s called shaking beef because of the way it’s cooked....

You might also like these recipes for roasted Brussels sprouts, air fryer Brussels sprouts and Brussels sprouts stew. Spring for me, as always, has started out with lots of plans for gardening, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, cooking and experimenting more, finding new, delicious things to throw on the barbecue grill – but also getting out of the house and kitchen more to enjoy the outdoors. I don’t spend a lot of my day in the kitchen, as contrary as that may seem, because I am, after all, a food blogger who’s been doing this for nearly a decade now....

on Apr 06, 2017, Updated Aug 26, 2020 Ever since I started making these teriyaki meatballs with pineapple in my slow cooker, it’s changed my life. It really is the best way to make meatballs when you only want to do half the work but want maximum flavor! And I’m never doing them any other way. The slow cooker or crockpot is such an amazing invention, don’t you think? Since most of the cooking in a slow cooker is hands off, it’s one kitchen appliance that can really make your life so much easier....