Pav Bhaji – soft buttered bread served with mashed, spiced vegetables. One of the best fast food dishes in the world! It originated in Maharashtra in the 1850’s as a quick lunch dish for textile mill workers in Mumbai. It became so popular that it is now found, all across Indian and many places abroad….
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Achari Baingan
I used to avoid eating eggplant altogether as a teenager….it was squishy and didn’t look very appetizing. I then realized that it’s not the ingredients but the recipe you use that makes the difference. Ever since I have made my likes and dislikes about the recipes I use and not about the ingredients. There are…
Kerala Mutton Roast
This dish is outrageously good. I mean, so good that I can eat a whole, heaping plate of it myself. The mutton meat you get in Kerala is one of the best in India. Tender, melt in your mouth kind of meat…..so it’s no surprise that mutton dishes are a favourite for Malayali’s. This recipe…
Kerala Boatman’s Fish Curry
The most popular way to experience the Kerala backwaters is on a houseboat (a.k.a Kettuvalloms). You will have the opportunity to reside in a houseboat floating over the beautiful Alleppey and Kumarakom backwaters…all the time enjoying tasty mallu cuisine! The Kerala Boatman’s fish curry is served on these houseboats. It’s a pungent fish curry for…
Homemade Naan Bread
Indian bread is the perfect compliment to the wide array of gravy dishes. Every time I go to an Indian restaurant, I have to get a portion of naan. It comes in so many forms: Plain, Butter, Garlic, Cheese, Paneer, etc. There is no end to the variety of Indian cuisine, and this is true…
Chicken Curry in a Breeze
The quintessential Indian Chicken Curry. It stands true to its name as you can prepare it when you are pressed for time. Takes no more than 35 minutes! Intense color and flavor coupled with the undertone of spices. I use boneless chicken thighs for this, but if you have chicken on the bone available that…
Classic Indian Chicken Curry
The Classic Indian Chicken Curry was the first non-vegetarian dish I had prepared, and I was not disappointed. It was simple, quick and an excellent way to begin my culinary journey. This dish can be enjoyed with so many others making it versatile. May it find a place on your dining table 🙂 Time: Prep…
Corn Chaat
Some of the best snacks in the world come from India….samosa’s, pani puri, pav bhaji to name a few! Today I’ll be sharing a simple corn chaat recipe with you. It’s great for a mid morning and mid afternoon snack and the healthier you make it, the better for you. I wanted to recreate the…
Uzhunnu Vada
Make some space on your weekly menu for these delicious tea time snacks. Uzhunnu vada a.k.a urad dal fritters are a common snack in South India and they make an ideal complement to a steaming cup of tea. You won’t be able to stop at one 🙂 Time: Prep time – 60 minutes Cook time –…
Dhokla
Indian cuisine is so diverse that you will be surprised as you go from state to state. I especially love Gujarati cuisine which is slightly sweeter than the other states of India. It offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, each with its unique cooking style, different kinds of pickles, chutneys and foods that are always…
Alisha Cooking 