View my step-by-step video Do I even need to explain why Samosas are a phenomenon? Crispy flaky pastry encases a delicious filling in a triangle shape. In other cultures it’s also known as a Sambusa or Samboska, different names for a similar concept. The early history of this delight can …
Festival Food (Muslim & Hindu)
Dahi Vadas – Dahi Wadas
View my step-by-step video This is a pretty incredible concept … we take all the trouble to make a crispy vada and then we soak it in water and douse it with Yogurt! While it sounds strange, the results are stunning. Vadas are a crispy lentil dumpling deep fried …
Shahi Chicken Korma
View my step-by-step video When you have the word Shahi in a recipe, you know it’s going to be fit for a King. This recipe is no exception, the gravy is earthy and deep, made creamy with a paste made with cashew, onions, chillies and yogurt. Chicken is sautéed …
Sabudhana Khichdi
View my step-by-step video Tapioca pearls are enjoyed in so many recipes both savory and sweet. My two favorite ways to eat this is Sabudhana Vada and as a stir fry simply called a Khichdi. This is made in parts of India and served as breakfast or as a snack. The pearls …
Red Velvet Dhokla
View my step-by-step video A Dhokla to put it simply if you’re never had it before is a savory cake. This is a typical Indian snack and is also eaten as a quick breakfast or with other meals and originated in Gujarat in India. The most common type …
Paneer Aloo Paratha
View my step-by-step video Paneer Aloo Paratha makes a great meal. Paneer and Potato is spiced and stuffed into roti dough and cooked. [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Paneer Aloo Paratha Ingredients400 gms Paneer ½ cup diced Onion 1 tbsp green Chilli ¼ cup Curry leaves 1 tsp each Ginger and …
Spinach Chana Dhal – Dhal Palak
View my step-by-step video Chana dhal is high in fiber and is low in cholesterol and really good for you. There are lots of other health benefits, just google it and be amazed. It’s a great eaten with rice or roti, perfect paired with meat, fish, chicken or other veggies. It’s also deeeelicious! This dhal …
Aloo Poha – Spicy & Potato Flat Rice
View my step-by-step video Poha is flattened rice and prepared in most parts of India. In Maharashtra, it’s served for breakfast with cubes of potato and spices. I grew up in boarding school and Poha was something we were served at least once a week. …
Batatawadas, Bondas or Potato Ball
View my step by step video This delicious street snack Batatawada or Bonda is a Aloo or Potato ball that is deep fried in a chick pea batter. It’s crispy and gluten free. These are found all over India, especially in Mumbai where is …
Tandoori Chicken Roulade
View my step-by-step video This exciting fusion recipe for Tandoori Chicken Roulade features Chicken breast marinated in Tandoori Masala, and stuffed with a Spinach and Paneer mixture. This takes the roulade to a whole other level. I’m always thinking of new and exciting ways to spin old recipes. Tandoori Chicken is …