When it comes to coastal Indian cuisine, few dishes capture the heart and soul of tradition quite like Kori Sukha. A staple in Mangalorean households, this dish is rich, earthy, and bursting with the flavors of roasted coconut and spices. In Tulu, the local language, Kori means chicken and Sukha means dry — together they …
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Chicken Mumtaz
Chicken Mumtaz is a rich and flavorful Indian dish known for its creamy, mildly spiced, and aromatic gravy. It’s said to have been inspired by Mughlai cuisine and is often associated with royal flavors, using ingredients like cream, nuts, and aromatic spices. The exact historical origins of Chicken Mumtaz are somewhat murky, as it doesn’t …
Achari Kheema – A Spicy, Tangy Twist on Minced Meat Magic 🍋🌶️
Achari Kheema – A Spicy, Tangy Twist on Minced Meat Magic 🍋🌶️ If you’re craving bold flavors and a serious punch of spice, Achari Kheema is your new best friend. This dish brings together the rich, savory depth of minced meat with the zesty, lip-smacking tang of Indian pickling spices—think fennel, nigella, mustard seeds, and …
Dosa
Making a beautiful round and crispy dosa made with a lentil and rice paste is immensely satisfying. Although it’s fairly easy to make it can be finicky till you get the hang of it, go get started and make your Dosa and all the trimmings today! These days, Dosa & Idli batter is available in …
Chicken Vada
The Chicken in the center of this Vada is a real surprise. A Vada batter is prepared and the Chicken rings are dipped in the spiced batter and deep fried! Chicken vada is a delicious twist on the traditional South Indian vada, where minced chicken is mixed with spices, herbs, and lentils, then deep-fried to …
Spicy Pepper Beef Stew
Beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. My version is spiced up with green Chillies & Curry leaves and warm comforting spices like Chilli Powder, Turmeric & Cumin with a hefty dose of crushed black Peppercorns. I’m using stewing beef in this …
Tandoori Chicken Cutlet Kebabs
I’ve been making this very simple Tandoori Chicken Cutlet kebabs for over 25 years. They are so simple to prepare and a great crowd pleaser! The ingredients in this recipe are super simple, add Tandoori Masala and some other basic ingredients to ground Chicken, mix, cook and enjoy! Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish …
Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the rich culinary traditions of Northern India and Pakistan. The dish is named after the handi, a traditional clay or earthen pot used for slow cooking. This type of vessel has been used for centuries in Indian and Pakistani kitchens to enhance the flavors of various …
Beef Cutlets or Cutlice (thanks Mama!)
I was inspired to make my grandmother’s ‘cutlice’. She was an uneducated woman that had to work hard to provide for her kids. Her English was not good and we teased her when she used to say ‘cutlice’ instead of ‘cutlets’! One time in school, someone who knew of my family and their past said …
Mutton Yakhni Pulao
Yakhni Pulao is a fragrant rice dish made with Mutton or Chicken. A special stock is prepared first and then the rice is cooked in that special stock. What makes my recipe special is that I cook it all in one pot and I reuse the aromatics so there is no wastage. Make this once, …










