This Sourdough Naan recipe produces those beloved Indian flatbreads with the additional benefit of a tangy, complex depth of flavor with that characteristic charred and slightly crispy exterior and wonderfully chewy interior. Whether you're after a shorter ferment or an … Continue reading →
Dal Palak (Lentil and Spinach Curry)
This Dal Palak recipe represents so much of what I love about Indian cuisine. The fusion of flavors is a feast for the palate and this dish is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Creamy lentils or yellow split peas combine with spinach to create a wholesome and filling meal … Continue reading →
Curried Couscous Salad
Positively LOADED with flavor, this delicious Curried Couscous Salad recipe is sure to become a favorite! Chewy couscous, crispy carrots, buttery garbanzo beans, sweet raisins, and a curry vinaigrette make this salad an absolute feast for the taste buds! Be sure to also … Continue reading →
Chaat Masala
One of India's most popular seasoning blends, Chaat Masala combines layer upon layer of intriguing flavors that are simultaneously tart, tangy, savory, fruity, and slightly spicy!  This blend is used to bring flavor and life to a variety of street food favorites and adds a … Continue reading →
Masoor Dal (Indian Red Lentils)
Wonderfully fragrant and bursting with flavor, this Masoor Dal recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and will absolutely "wow" your taste buds! Easy to make and deliciously satisfying as a stand-alone meal with some fresh naan. This is one of my favorite vegetarian … Continue reading →
Egg Curry (Baida Curry)
This egg curry recipe from southern India features an exquisitely fragrant and flavorful sauce! Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries! This is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes along with Masoor Dal, Dal Palak, Chana Masala, and Eggplant … Continue reading →
Fruit Chaat
If you're looking for a simple appetizer or refreshing dessert to follow your Indian meal, or if you're just looking for a new twist on fruit salad, this Fruit Chaat recipe fits the bill!  Made with a variety of sweet and tangy fruits tossed in a dressing featuring the … Continue reading →
Authentic Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a wonderfully versatile Indian seasoning blend that will bring an incredible depth of flavor to a large variety of dishes. The different spices play their own unique part in delivering a phenomenal symphony of flavors. Try this authentic garam masala recipe … Continue reading →
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
One of the most popular Indian dishes, this Indian Butter Chicken recipe (Murgh Makhani) is packed with an incredible depth of flavor that will leave your taste buds singing! Rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant, it's phenomenally delicious! Along with Chicken Tikka … Continue reading →
Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features succulent pieces of chicken that are marinated in a yogurt sauce mingled with fragrant Indian spices, then skewered, grilled, and simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry sauce! The flavors are absolutely incredible and this is … Continue reading →
Cucumber Raita
The popular refreshing side dish to serve with your curries, biryani, pulao, kebabs and more! This Cucumber Raita recipe is quick and easy to make and is an integral part of a complete Indian meal. Cooling and refreshing, it provides a wonderful contrast to the heavily … Continue reading →
Chicken Xacuti
An incredibly flavorful and delicious Indian dish, this Chicken Xacuti recipe is destined to positively WOW your taste buds and become a favorite at your dinner table! The origin of this dish is Goa. Â Goa is located in the western region of India and though it is … Continue reading →
Tandoori Chicken
Authentic and thoroughly delicious, this Tandoori Chicken recipe is a total showstopper. Positively bursting with complex and delicious flavors, it rivals the tandoori at your favorite Indian restaurant! Along with Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken, this Tandoori … Continue reading →
Easy Chicken Biryani
This delicious Chicken Biryani recipe is easy to make and is ready for the table in 30 minutes. Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit and become part of your Indian dinner rotation! Biryani is a super popular dish across the globe and that's no … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Curry with Chicken and Coconut
Featuring a coconut-based curry sauce with sweet pumpkin, tender chicken, plump golden raisins, and toasted coconut, this Pumpkin Curry is a real feast for the taste buds and guaranteed to be a hit! Many years ago when we had an excess of pumpkins from the garden I … Continue reading →
Eggplant Curry
This dish features what is often a maligned ingredient, eggplant (aubergine), and the result is one of the best curries I have tasted! This delicious South Indian Eggplant Curry recipe is easy to make and will have your dinner guests singing your praises! This is one of … Continue reading →
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
The ever popular Indian dish featuring tender garbanzo beans in a rich, fragrant, and deliciously flavorful sauce! This authentic Chana Masala recipe is filling enough to serve as a main dish or can be served as part of a larger Indian meal. It's naturally gluten free, … Continue reading →
Mango Lassi
Sweet, luxuriously creamy, refreshing, and utterly delicious, this traditional Mango Lassi recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is the perfect accompaniment to your Indian dishes or as a stand-alone drink! Probably the best mango lassi I've had was in an Indian … Continue reading →
Dosa Recipe (South Indian Pancakes)
Delightfully crispy on the outside and chewy in the center, nothing beats a dosa for the best of South Indian street food! Made from rice and lentils, dosas are naturally gluten free and vegan and pair deliciously with both savory and sweet fillings. I'm super excited to … Continue reading →
BEST Mango Chutney
Our readers RAVE about this mango chutney recipe! Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely BURSTING with flavor, you're going to love this versatile and wonderfully delicious condiment! As a huge Indian food fan I love exploring and creating a wide range of chutneys out of … Continue reading →
BEST Curry Powder
If you're looking for the BEST curry powder recipe, look no further! The flavor and aroma of this curry blend is an absolute feast for the senses and hands down beats anything you'll find at the grocery store! Growing up my mom made Indian food on a regular basis and … Continue reading →
Shrimp Curry (South Indian)
A delicious South Indian inspired Shrimp Curry recipe that mingles sweet, spicy and creamy! Bursting with flavor and a guaranteed winner, it's also easy to make and is ready to serve in just over 30 minutes! If you love Indian food, seafood, and are looking for a … Continue reading →
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This South Indian Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe features creamy pureed squash with coconut milk and mango chutney for a delicious blend of sweet and spicy! You can substitute pumpkin or acorn squash and use apricot or peach preserves. This deliciously flavorful soup … Continue reading →
Instant Pot Masoor Dal
One of our favorite meatless Indian dishes, this Masoor Dal is so incredibly flavor-packed, we're confident you'll love it as much as we do!  These Indian spiced lentils can be enjoyed any time of the year. This Instant Pot Masoor Dal recipe comes together in minutes in the … Continue reading →
Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Meatballs
These pumpkin meatballs are simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry-coconut sauce. Featuring layer upon layer of delicious flavors, these meatballs will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you like meatballs and enjoy Thai-inspired curry dishes, these pumpkin meatballs … Continue reading →
Curried Lentil Soup
Packed with flavor and nutrients, this Curried Lentil Soup is a recipe you'll want to double because it also freezes well and makes for the perfect quick and ready meal! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this recipe. This Curried Lentil Soup recipe packs in a TON … Continue reading →
Indian Broccoli with Paneer
A wonderfully flavorful and fragrant vegetarian Indian dish, this Indian Broccoli and Paneer works perfectly as both a side dish or starter! Here's a delicious vegetarian Indian dish that your taste buds will love. It makes both a great side dish or starter and is … Continue reading →
Balti Chicken with Tomatoes and Coconut
Here is an Indian dish I developed several years ago, have perfected over time, and it's been one of my favorite Indian dishes since.  My family loves it and it's always a hit with our dinner guests.  The flavor is out of this world delicious. Multiple layers of flavor … Continue reading →
Perfect Indian Naan Bread
A traditional flatbread that commonly accompanies Indian dishes, this recipe yields deliciously soft, moist, and tender Naan Bread. … Continue reading →
Saag Gosht (Punjabi Beef and Spinach Curry)
This delicious curry from the northwest region of India can be made with beef or lamb. Â The rich, complex flavor profile of this Saag Gosht recipe portrays the very best of Indian cuisine. Â You're going to love it! Punjab, a combination of two Persian words, means … Continue reading →
Indian Red Lentil Dip
If you think this sounds and looks familiar, you're right! Â A while back I posted my recipe for Masoor Dal, an Indian red lentil soup. Â It's my favorite Indian soup and I've discovered that the way I enjoy eating it best is as a dip. Â This is a thicker version of Masoor Dal … Continue reading →
Pakistani Chickpea & Pistachio Fudge (Besan Ki Barfi)
Besan Ki what?? Â The name, yes the name. Â And it's precisely the name that drew my attention to it in the first place and intrigued me enough to give this traditional Pakistani treat a try. Â If you had come across a sweet called "barfi", wouldn't you have wanted to try it … Continue reading →
Curried Hash Brown Scramble
I made potato salad this past Saturday to take on a family picnic. Â I ended up boiling more potatoes than I needed, so I put the leftovers in the refrigerator for another use. Â The potatoes ended up coming in handy for a quick meal on a time crunch. I love potatoes. Â Made … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron Roasted Potatoes
I introduced Panch Phoron in my previous post. Â A delicious five spice Indian seasoning blend, it is delicious in a variety of dishes, including added to curries, rubbed on meats, sprinkled on vegetables before roasting, baked in bread, or used in this dish, Panch Phoron … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)
A robust and delicious Indian "five spice" blend, this Panch Phoron recipe is quick and easy to make and is delicious as a rub for meats, added to Indian stews, sprinkled on roasted vegetables and potatoes, and sprinkled on or incorporated into breads before … Continue reading →
East-West Lentil Stew
This was a creation on a whim. I wasn't in the mood to cook (oh yes, this happens even to me) and Todd was coming home in 30 minutes. Â I needed something quick to make. Â I opened my freezer and saw the homemade Mexican chorizo I had made and frozen a few weeks ago. Â I also … Continue reading →
Mango Chutney Chicken
I promised you a follow up recipe using this delicious Indian Mango Chutney. Â I will be posting a curry in the future using this chutney as well. Â But today's dish is succulent Mango Chutney Chicken. My husband and I loved this chicken...what we got to eat of it, that is. Â … Continue reading →
Tandoori Breaded Fried Mushrooms with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
If you love Indian food you've likely tried Tandoori chicken. The secret to great tandoori lies in the marinade and I cover that in my recipe for tandoori chicken. But this marinade is deliciously versatile and before we get to our mouthwatering Tandoori Breaded Fried … Continue reading →