Nihari has long been a favourite in my household. I didn’t grow up eating it, but my husband did and I decided to learn how to make it. Of course like many popular recipes, each family has their own way of preparing Nihari. Traditionally this is slow cooked overnight and in the olden days the …
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Nargisi Kofta Meatloaf
Ground meat is mixed with salt, pepper, ginger and garlic paste, spices, egg and coriander. It’s then formed into a log, stuffed with boiled eggs and then baked, Halfway through it’s brushed with Chilli sauce and cooked again. Combining both these delicious recipes, the Nargisi Kofta Meatloaf is born! A good meatloaf is a strong …
Kefta Bake
Meat is ground together with spices & herbs, packed into an oven proof dish & covered with pine nuts, tomatoes, pomegranate molasses, fried potatoes, sumac & onion. It’s baked and enjoyed! As you may know, I grew up in the middle east, I was born in Abu Dhabi and spent 8 years there before I …
Pakora Twists
Potato has been spiralized, mixed together with onion, herbs and spices and then soaked in a chickpea batter and then fried till crispy and delicious. In India, Pakoras, Bhajias or Bhojes are a very popular street snack. It’s inexpensive to make, gluten free and so delicious. Everyone loves Pakoras! I also love my spiralizer so …
Dal Gosht – Meat cooked with Lentils
I think almost everyone knows what Dal or Dhal is today. In it’s simplicity, it wows everyone. A Dhal made with lentils typically Masoor or Chana Dhal is Vegetarian and mostly Vegan. This version is for the meat eaters 🙂 Silky Toor Dhal is cooked together with chunks of meat and then mixed together with …
Lamb or Mutton Masala – Curry – Instant Pot
Lamb or Mutton is cooked together with spices in a pressure cooker to make a delicious gravy with tender pieces of meat and is simmered together with half cooked potatoes. This is a basic recipe that can be prepared with Lamb or Mutton and it could even apply to Goat or Beef. The chunks of …
Godamba Roti
These paper thin Sri Lankan flatbreads are made with white flour. It gets it’s elasticity from it’s soaking in oil. Once soaked, the roti is stretched by either flipping, stretching or stacking them one on top of the other and rolling. Follow the video to learn the tips and tricks to make this in your …
Bombay Karachi Halwa
This Halwa is known by several names – Bombay, Karachi, Rubber or Corn flour Halwa. I’m not a huge fan of sweets, but could never resist the taste of this rubbery treat. When I was in boarding school in Panchgani, I have a distinct memory of biting into a piece out in the yard and …
Shahi Mushroom Korma
This korma is a balance of earthy flavours and unlike most Kormas, this is completely plant based. Mushrooms make this hearty and cashews coconut milk gives it it’s classic korma texture. I originally made this recipe with Chicken but decided to make a vegetarian version since I love Mushrooms but since I also have some …
Spiced Coconut Creme Brulee | Dairy Free Holiday Dessert
You can never go wrong with preparing crème brulee for your family and friends. The custard itself is delicious but when you brulee it in front of your guests, it takes it to a whole other magical level. Years ago I invested in small 4 oz mason jars I love these because you can set …