Nothing like Indo-Chinese food to perk up your day! One of my fondest memories was to go to Ching’s restaurant with my family in Bangalore and eat some mouth-watering food. Our order would always have hunan chicken, chicken lollipop, egg fried rice, and yes, Chilli Paneer! Here is my recreation of that dish. Enjoy 🙂 Ingredients for…
Category: Entrée
Paneer Biryani
I had a biryani craving this week and normally I would just make the usual chicken biryani. This time, I tried something new, and decided to do a vegetarian version instead! It came out fantastic and I’m sure, all the vegetarian folks out there are going to love it. It’s simple and quick to prepare….
Mixed Veggie Turkey Kielbasa
A great way to start your morning with a filling breakfast is to prepare turkey kielbasa with mixed vegetables. I love how flavorful this dish is and the fact that you can make it in a jiffy! It’s got a good amount of veggies, which taste so good when you cook it in a cast…
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Rather than order in to satisfy our Chinese food craving, I decided to make some homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken. 🙂 Turned out really good with a great balance of sourness from the apple cider and sweetness from the rest of the sauce. I love that it has a lot of vegetables in it too,…
Upma
Upma, an Indian Semolina breakfast dish makes for a delicious, filling meal. It’s simple to put together and is packed with nutrients thanks to the incredible benefits of semolina. There are many variations to upma, this one has minimal ingredients and tastes incredible with some Indian pickle on the side. Hope you enjoy it 🙂…
Idli
Idly is a favorite breakfast dish for many South Indians. It is one of the healthiest dishes in the world and can be eaten with delicious chutneys and gravies. This recipe shows you how to make light, fluffy idli’s to give you a heartening meal. Hope you enjoy it 🙂 Time: Soaking time – 5 to…
Pepper Chicken
I’m always in the mood for a delicious Indian chicken curry. Here’s one that I will keep coming back to because you can’t go wrong with pepper chicken! It’s loaded with flavor and smells fantastic. Enjoy! Time: Prep time – 15 minutes Cook time – 20 minutes Ingredients: Chicken (Chopped into small pieces) – 500…
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Part of my comfort food list, this dish is a simple one bringing out the excellent flavors of chicken and broccoli. Homely and delicious with every single bite. I made it on a cold day and it warmed my heart and stomach! Enjoy it with a bowl of rice 🙂 Time: Prep time – 20…
Carrot and Beans Thoran
In South India, we love our thoran dishes. Thoran dishes essentially have grated coconut in them. You will find it in a lot of sadhya menus. One of my favorites is carrot and beans thoran! It’s perfect with rice, yogurt, fried fish, and some pickle. Writing this is making my mouth water! Try this simple, flavorful dish…
Classic Rajma Curry
After the intense studying, I’m back in my kitchen to send you all some love starting with my classic rajma curry. I’ve been having a whole lot of food outside and let me tell you; it comes nowhere close to a good homecooked meal. Rajma is a favorite in my home and here’s the easiest…
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