Stuffed Mushrooms Maggiano’s style
I’ve always wanted to try my hand at stuffed mushrooms but there were just so many versions of this popular appetizer out there that I was overwhelmed with choice. And the best I have tasted was (as most of you might agree) at Maggiano’s! Well, I had to try making it and make it just like that … Continue reading
Kheema Mattar Masala | Ground Lamb or Goat Curry Cooked with Green Peas
Kheema Mattar Masala | Ground Lamb or Goat Curry Cooked with Green Peas D was not much of a meat-eater and had never tried ground meat before we were married. This dish was what initiated him to it and he still enjoys it to this day. Here’s an easy way to create a restaurant-grade entrée for your … Continue reading
Palak-Paneer Paratha / Indian bread stuffed with Spinach & Cottage Cheese
Palak-Paneer Paratha / Indian bread stuffed with Spinach Cottage Cheese Bringing together the awesomeness of paneer with the goodness of spinach is this yummy for the tummy palak-paneer paratha! Source: Multiple food blogs Cooking Time: 50 minutes (25 minutes prep + 25 minutes cooking) Makes: About 12 parathas Ingredients: For the outer covering: Wheat flour (atta) … Continue reading
Raita / Yogurt and Vegetable Salad
RAITA ~ Yogurt-based mildly-spiced salad An extremely simple but unparalleled side to any spicy / full-of-flavor mixed rice dish like biriyanis, tomato rice, etc! It perfectly compliments the spices in the main dish with its tangy and mild yogurt-base. Serves: 2 – 3 Ingredients: Chopped vegetables of your choice (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, carrots are all good choices … Continue reading
Mor Kuzhambu / Spiced Buttermilk Indian Curry
What is common amongst all of these – Rasam saadham, Thayir saadham with pickle, Kichidi, Dal chaawal, Mashed potatoes, Mac n Cheese, Maggie/ramen noodles, Toasted bread, Chicken soup? Well, depending on whether you are from Mylapore or Andheri or Brooklyn or where ever it be… one or more of these dishes would bring back soothing memories of … Continue reading
Chicken Biryani / Slow cooked Rice with Chicken and Indian spices
CHICKEN BIRYANI ~ Chicken cooked with rice and spices Chicken biryani needs very little introduction – this hearty dish brings together flavorful Basmati rice with the juicy pieces of chicken spiced with all those famously delicious ingredients from the sub-continent like cloves, coriander, cardamoms, cinnamon, mint and many others! Well, you get the picture 🙂 My love affair … Continue reading
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