Chatpata. That’s a word I didn’t know. Learned it watching Chef’s Table. Gaggan Anand. Four elements in harmony. Sweet, sour, salty and spicy in perfect balance. Indian umami. That describes chicken pathia perfectly. Like textbook perfect. Maybe it should be called chicken chatpata. He’s talking about it at his level. And his level is so far above mine it’s not even worth measuring.The concept is eye opening though. Brings focus....
on Jul 25, 2019, Updated Oct 19, 2020 The sauce in this creamy chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce is so good, that I’m not even kidding you when I say that I can guzzle it down by the litre. If you know me, you’d know I am huge mushroom sauce fan and am very particular about how I eat it. But I think adding chicken meatballs to this already delicious sauce might just be the best thing I have ever done....
You may or may not believe that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings you luck, but then again, where’s the harm? We can all use some good luck. And you will definitely feel very, very lucky when you slurp up these yummy slow cooker black-eyed peas. Black-eyed peas, with their rich, nutty flavor, are wonderful in dishes like this vegan Hoppin’ John and this Caribbean black-eyed peas stew....
It’s sweltering here in the northeast, and in most of the country. But nothing reminds you better than a cucumber (or a water melon) that summer is the best time of year to be a veggie lover. I’ve been slicing them into pitchers of water, chopping them up into salads and raitas, and just cutting them into spears and eating them with a dash of salt and cayenne rubbed into their centers, the way they are sold by street vendors in Bombay....
on Jan 14, 2022 Spinach soup is absolute comfort food for me. There is something so soothing about a hot mug of this bright green, creamy soup on a cold night. Although spinach is extremely nutritious, most people do not like its bitter after-taste. However, if cooked and seasoned well, you can’t get enough of it. This soup is a one-pot dish that is quick, easy and absolutely delicious.Made with wholesome ingredients, spinach soup is a great way to not only include greens in your family’s diet, but have them relish it too....
on Nov 21, 2019, Updated Sep 27, 2024 There is nothing quite like digging into layers and layers of pasta stuffed with veggies, sauce, cheese and more cheese. To be honest with you, I make those quick 30-minute lasagna for weeknight dinners quite often. But you’ll agree with me that sometimes you just need the real deal. And this easy Vegetarian Lasagna is something all pasta lovers need to try at least once!...
on Jun 12, 2015, Updated Sep 03, 2020 I did not make a typo in the title. These are my version of mini Banana + Bran + Berry + Healthy = Branana Berry Muffins. Tell me you don’t like how that sounds? Let’s say it together. BRANANA Berry Muffins. And once more. Branana Berry Muffins. YAY. You know how you have a pile in your closet which is called the I will wear these when I loose some weight?...
I have an intense love for street foods and when I moved to the United States, hot dogs fast became one of my favorites. On outings, I’d make a beeline for carts selling hot dogs to get one or even two. Friends would tell me where to find"gourmet" hot dogs and I’d rush to buy some and grill ’em up. And all the while, Desi, his nose up in the air, would refuse to take a single bite, saying: “I can’t imagine how you can stand those things....
One of my favorite breakfast recipes is a classic south Indian dosa. I love these crispy, flaky, healthy crepes of lentil-and-rice goodness with a passion, and I’ve shared with you many dosa recipes, including a classic, fermented south Indian dosa, adai, sorghum dosa, quinoa dosa and brown rice dosa. A dosa combines lentils and proteins, which makes it the perfectly balanced combination of proteins, nutrients and deliciousness! It’s good eats for any foodie who also wants to lead a healthy lifestyle....
on Apr 03, 2023, Updated Oct 06, 2023 Delicious chicken tikka masala served with some hot naan or steamed rice has to be one of my favourite (and I am sure yours too) comforting and hearty meals. Imagine tender pieces of chicken dunked and coated in a luscious, creamy gravy. The result is a beautiful dish that’s savoury, spicy and a total flavour bomb! No wonder chicken tikka masala is such a popular Indian-inspired dish worldwide!...
on Oct 07, 2020 You read it absolutely right! You can actually set your Instant Pot to zero minutes and you’ll have perfectly steamed veggies. And before you ask, it is possible to set the timer to 0! Read on to find out how we are going to use this setting, and what you need to know. Have you had to steam your veggies over the stovetop? It’s a pretty tedious process right!...
This is a Northern Indian street food classic adapted to restaurant style cooking. Like you would get in a restaurant. Not like you usually make at home. I like chicken karahi done homestyle. It’s a relatively simple curry but it has great balance. And it’s a bit different. But when I make it restaurant style I like it better. Karahi chicken is something new to try There’s something about the luscious restaurant style sauce that works really well with the brightness of the fresh tomatoes....
on Sep 24, 2021, Updated Jul 03, 2024 If you are palak (spinach) fan, you need to try this recipe. Spinach and corn are a match made in heaven and this dish comes together so fast if you need something quick and easy to make for dinner. When it comes to spinach based recipes like Palak Paneer or Palak Paneer Kofta Curry, the #1 complaint is that it’s too bitter or it doesn’t do enough to mask the strong flavour of spinach....
Mint, one of my favorite herbs that’s used pretty often in the Indian kitchen, is also one that’s almost too easy to grow, even for a novice gardener. For one, it survives DC’s fairly harsh winter and bounces back each year to reward me with armfuls of fragrant, almost other-worldly and deep-green goodness. Its cooling properties are also invaluable in a summer kitchen. I love its soothing flavors so much, I could use mint in almost anything....
You might also like these recipes for Persian rice, pomegranate pilaf and Lebanese green beans. What is mujadara? Mujaddara (also called mudardara or megadarra), is a delicious rice and lentil recipe eaten widely across the Arabic world. This one-pot medley of onions, rice and lentils is delicious proof that the simplest of recipes can also be the most satisfying. The bulk of the flavor in mujadara comes from onions fried to a rich, deep, smoky, savory sweetness....
on Dec 24, 2021, Updated Feb 07, 2022 What is Eggnog – The Ultimate Holiday Drink Eggnog, and its variations, have been around as a seasonal beverage since the 13th century British medieval period. Thanks to whoever invented it, because come Christmas, we are making this by the bucket! The drink can be served warm or cold, with cold eggnog recipes often using raw eggs which are sterilized and preserved with alcohol such as rum, brandy or whiskey....
I love a good roast chicken. It’s one of my favourite dishes. Just simple roast chicken seasoned with salt and pepper and maybe a couple sprigs in the cavity. Served up with a drizzle of a good pan sauce. Yum. It’s my comfort food. A well executed roast chicken is a fantastic, understated, magical thing. But sometimes you want something a little less subtle. Peruvian chicken is not understated. Not subtle....
on Dec 01, 2017, Updated Aug 25, 2020 I clearly have only cookies on my mind because I just posted the recipe for these amazing red velvet crinkle cookies. But nobodys complaining because ’tis the season and my kitchen smells like winter and christmas. Snickerdoodles usually don’t show up in lists of favourite cookies during holiday because what’s a cookie doing without any chocolate chips in it. Which is why its time to change the snickerdoodle game with these pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies which have chocolate chips AND peanut butter chips....
on Feb 13, 2015, Updated Nov 17, 2023 My husband first made this microwave chocolate pudding on Valentine’s Day a few years ago, and it’s been our little secret indulgence on quite a few date nights since. What we love about this pudding is that it’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s ready in 15 minutes – from start to finish! It’s the perfect thing to snuggle on the couch with, talk to your partner, or just Netflix and chill....
I don’t understand why turkey doesn’t make it to the table more often. Chicken this. Chicken that. I love chicken but why not mix it up some? Turkey isn’t quite the blank canvas chicken is. You need to respect that. But if you do, there’s a whole new world of flavour to be discovered. Chipotle is one of those discoveries waiting to happen. It pairs fabulously. Turkey parts are the key to success....
