A simple Kefta or Kafta ground mixture is prepared and stuffed into vine ripe tomatoes over a dollop of rice for a simple meal or side. You can use smaller Tomatoes like I did and serve them with other dishes, or use a much larger tomato if planning to serve as a main. Be sure …
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Andhra Green Chilli Chicken
Typically when we think of Chilli Chicken, we think of the Chinese or Indo Chinese version, and while that is absolutely delicious, this recipe is very different. With it’s roots in Andhra Pradesh, this recipe uses the green chilli as it’s base. Andhra Pradesh is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It …
Chicken Masala
This rich recipe is super simple. A special blend of Yogurt, Ginger & Garlic paste, spices & salt to taste is mixed and kept aside. Onions, Onion seeds (Kalonji), Curry leaves & Chillies are sauteed and Chicken is added to the pot. Spices are added and mixed to coat the Chicken and finally the prepared …
Falafel
I have to admit, I was never a big Falafel fan growing up in the United Arab Emirates. With the abundance of Lamb, Chicken & Beef Kebabs, the Falafel simply couldn’t compete. I have a strong feeling though that recipe will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike. And, this recipe is also vegan and gluten …
Boneless Lamb – Airfryer Raan
This hunk of boneless lamb is going to be marinated, then seared quickly before adding to my air fryer and cooked with some potatoes. In India, this preparation of meat is called Raan. Typically we either cook it over a spit, in the oven or wrapped in foil over a BBQ. With my new Ninja …
Mumbai Ragda Pattice
This iconic recipe from Mumbai, India has 4 parts The potato patty or aloo tikki, a scrumptious yellow pea curry or Ragda, a Date and Tamarind chutney and a fresh green chutney. This is assembled – Ragda first, topped by the Pattice or aloo tikka and then it is drizzled with date & tamarind chutney …
Baigan ka bharta | Eggplant Curry
Eggplants, Aubergines or Brinjal are stuffed with Garlic & green Chilli , brushed with Mustard oil and cooked till soft smoked and tender. They are then chopped fine and then added to onion and ginger, powdered spices and tomatoes and cooked till soft mushy and delicious! This is Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free. Growing up, …
Lemon Pickle
Pickle or Achar as it’s called in Hindi is different from how we think about pickles in North America. And like many recipes there are literally a hundred different ways to make them. There are so many vegetables that get pickled but the most common are Carrot, Eggplant, Gherkins, Mango and of course Limes & …
Bhuna Gosht
Meat is tenderized using lime juice and salt, it’s then sautéed with caramelized onions and whole spices. Spices are added to the meat, before transferring to an Instant pot with water and it’s cooked before transferring back to the kadai or wok to dry up and slow cook. Salt, Yogurt & Garam Masala is added …
Green Masala Lamb Chops
Green masala is truly Godsend … I’ve used this in so many recipes so this time I decided to marinate Lamb chops in this green goodness. In this recipe, I just pan fried this, but if you prefer you can BBQ these or stick them in the oven. Make it – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDQ9RmNFIjc