Eggplants are quite versatile and are served many different ways in all different cuisines. In India, eggplant is served curried, chopped, stuffed, battered, mashed and deep fried as a pakora. Eggplant can soak up a lot of oil so it helps to cook it in a non-stick skillet. This recipe is quite simple and the Achaar […]
I love the sweet-tart-pungent flavor of this lamb dish. Achaari Gosht gets its unique taste and color from mustard and fennel in the pickling spice blend. The combined acidity of vinegar and yogurt adds the perfect amount of tang. This dish is quite easy to make and works really well in a slow cooker. ingredients: 1 lb. […]
The most popular fruit for pickling or making Achaar in India is the Mango, the king of all fruits. During early summer you can buy raw (green), sour mango called ‘cairy’ and preserve it by pickling, making relishes and chutneys. After mixing with spices and oil, the Achaar is cured by putting it in the […]
Growing up in Lucknow, I enjoyed eating the fresh water fish called ‘Rohu’, a fish of the Carp family. My favorite dish was my mom’s fried fish! It always turned out crispy because she used rice flour in the batter. I have tried using other batters but rice flour works the best. Since Carp is […]
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 […]
Indian pickle, known as Achaar, is quite distinct from its Western counterpart. Unlike the vinegar-based pickles familiar in the West, most Indian Achaars are made using oil and an array of spices, which flavor the pickle and act as preservatives, allowing them to stay on the shelf for an extended period. Achaars are typically “ripened” […]
Aloo Gobhi, a popular dish in India and beyond, showcases the delightful combination of potatoes and cauliflower, enhanced by a few carefully chosen spices that complement the vegetables without overwhelming them. This recipe offers a time-saving twist by roasting the vegetables in the oven instead of cooking them on the stove. Roasting reduces the […]
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 […]
