Mushroom Kadai is a simple and delicious curry that is ready in minutes. It can also be called a stir fry, although it is an Indian stir fry. Kadai means wok, so obviously this is one vegetable that should be cooked in a wok. Actually, most vegetable dishes or curries in India are generally cooked…
Copper Chimney Celebrates Great Indian Kabab Festival
Copper Chimney is a name familiar to many Mumbaikars. My folks have been to this place in the 70s and in recent times, and we’ve heard much about their Worli and Kala Ghoda restaurants. So when I got a chance to check out their Great Indian Kebab Festival which is on right now (until Feb…
Malai Kofta – Dumplings in Creamy Curry – Classic Recipe
Malai Kofta! Rich, cheesy dumplings spiced just right, dunked in a creamy masala sauce. I’m going back to classics today and trying to revive one of my favorite restaurant dishes that seems to have undergone a transformation for the worse. Here’s how I remember the Malai Kofta Recipe – Restaurant style. A simple translation before…
Tikka Spiced Baby Potatoes – Tandoori Aloo Recipe
Tikka spiced baby potatoes have become a mainstay on Indian restaurant menus. A few years ago, I would have scoffed at the thought of Tandoori Potato or Tandoori Aloo. For me, the buck stopped at Tandoori Chicken. Even after going vegetarian, I could not imagine paying much attention to the spud, and it never made…
Tikka Masala – Tandoori Masala Spice Mix Recipe
Tikka Masala or Tandoori Masala? Are you wondering if I mixed up the titles? Don’t worry. I am about to explain it all. Chicken Tikka Masala is pretty popular, especially in Britain. Some say it is the number 1 British restaurant dish. The Masala in Chicken Tikka Masala refers to the sauce or the gravy…
30 Days of Daal eBook is Live
Hello and welcome. Happy Friday, everyone. The short week after a long weekend is the worst, isn’t it? You wait even more eagerly for Friday. This week has shown me its set of surprises. And I am so thankful and slightly overwhelmed. The first surprise – I was shortlisted by the jury over at #WIN15…
Dal Makhni – Restaurant Style Dal Makhni Recipe
Daal Makhni is such an universal favorite, it had to be part of #30daysofdaal. We are counting down to four days now, and I have mixed feelings. Before I start, have you guys entered my Monsoon Magic Giveaway? I so want to unlock the prize and see you there. Those of you who have been…
Lasooni Paneer Tikka/ Malai Paneer Tikka with Saffron Rice
I have blogged about paneer tikka or tofu tikka earlier on the blog. For those that came in late, Paneer is Indian Farmer’s cheese made from fresh whey. It is not aged or salted and also does not have any rennet etc. added to it. It is popularly known as cottage cheese in India, but…
Chana Masala or Chole recipe – Indian Chickpea Curry – Meatless Monday
Chana Masala or Punjabi Chole or Chole Masala or Pindi Chole – this quintessentially Indian chickpea curry is known by many names. It is a Punjabi dish from the northern parts of India. Fiery spices and chili can make it as hot and spicy as you want it. Or you can tone them down to…
Palak Paneer Recipe
Palak Paneer or Saag Paneer is a popular Punjabi dish that rivals only the Tikka Masala. Palak refers to spinach and Saag is any greens. A hard core spinach fan, Palak Paneer is my absolute favorite. It combines my favorite things, spinach or Palak and Paneer. I have also made a vegan version of this…