Masala Chicken (Chicken with Whole Spices)

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Masala Chicken is a straightforward dish perfect for everyday meals, especially when served with rice. I like to use drumsticks for this recipe, trimming the bone tips to create a rounded shape that enhances the richness of the gravy. Mincing the onion adds a lovely thickness to the sauce. At the same time, whole spices […]


Butter Chicken (Murg Makhani)

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I love the buttery, tangy, smoky flavor of Murg Makhani or Butter Chicken. It is popular with kids and adults alike and I receive many requests from my guests for this recipe. Fenugreek leaves deliver a very unique flavor to Butter Chicken; dried leaves are available all year round and fresh fenugreek is available during […]


Chicken Biryani (Chicken with Rice)

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Biryani is one of the popular dishes introduced to India by the Persians. This rice dish can be made with any meat and/or vegetable. I grew up in Lucknow where this signature dish is prepared by cooking rice and meat separately and combining them toward the end of the cooking. I like to save time […]


Tandoori Chicken

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I’ve prepared this Tandoori Chicken recipe countless times over the years, and it never fails to impress! Traditionally cooked in a Tandoor—a scorching hot clay oven—this dish can be just as delicious in a home oven. The key lies in the marinade—it not only infuses the chicken with rich, smoky flavors but also tenderizes the […]