Tomato Rice is an easy one pot rice dish from South India. There are many variations to this dish but I like mine simple with tomato as the distinct ingredient. The dish tastes so good with the a mixture of tomato juice and coconut milk, so if you want a richer flavor, try it with…
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Coconut Cauliflower Curry
Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. It has numerous health benefits: Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium to name a few. You might have noticed that cauliflower is used regularly in detox and weight loss diets as it is considered one of the world’s healthiest foods. It’s good to have at least 1.5 cups of…
Soy Basil Chicken Drumstick
Soy sauce, basil, and chicken make an excellent combination. I love how the flavors come together seamlessly to create a delicious dish. I had a new ingredient in my kitchen this weekend: Shaoxing Wine. It gives a dish the extra panache to win our heart and tummy. It all came together well! I had it…
Creamy Mattar Paneer
Mattar paneer is a North Indian dish consisting of peas and paneer, which is typically in a tomato based sauce. I tried a twist on this to create a creamy gravy. It was one of the best vegetarian dishes on my list, so I will be using this if I have guests over. Use soft…
Nana’s Chicken Curry
Many of us have grandparents who are fabulous cooks. Mine makes the most delicious meals which I can never get enough of! One of the family favourites is my nana’s chicken curry. She cooks it differently as the chicken is cooked in a pressure cooker first and then added to the masalas. Yum! You can…
Radish Masala
Radish is one of the tastiest vegetables out there with so many variations to prepare it! I have been experimenting with radish this past month and have come up with a delicious radish masala dish that will go well with chappatis. Some of the benefits of daikon radish include its prevention of certain types of cancer,…
Homemade Beef Burger
After moving to the US, I have tried so many types of burgers that it’s become a part of my regular diet. Most people think of burgers as unhealthy, but you can change that around based on the ingredients you use. I tried my sister’s beef burger recipe this Saturday, and it was ahhhmazing. It…
Simple Pesto Pasta
Pasta is great anytime of the week but this one is for when your short on time and want a tasty meal. Pesto meaning anything which is made by pounding has many varieties, both traditional and modern. The addition of basil, the main ingredient of modern pesto, occurred only in the 19th century. Until then it…
Paneer Butter Masala
This is for all the paneer lovers out there! Arguably one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine. The dish is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. It is ideal for parties, as it is both simple and delicious. Try this with chappatis or rice 🙂 Time: Prep time – 15 minutes…
Drumstick and Shrimp Theeyal
Theeyal is a flavorful dish from Kerala with many variations. It is enjoyed by non-vegetarians and vegetarians. Today’s variety is the drumstick and shrimp theeyal, a tangy gravy with spices, vegetables and meat that is going to leave you wanting more! The main ingredient is roasted coconut which gives the dish its distinct rich flavor….
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