During the British Raj, this Mutton Curry originally a Bengali curry was served on the trains from Victoria Terminus (lovingly called VT by the Bombayites aka Mumbaikars) to Calcutta. Rumor has it that a British General found the curry too spicy. He asked the Chef to modify it for him. The Chef added Coconut and …
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Goan Beef and Macaroni Stew
Tender chunks of meat are sautéed together in a base gravy with stock, spices, potatoes, peas, carrots and macaroni. This is comfort food at its best! Funnily enough this recipe that seems so simple and comforting was typically served at special occasions. The recipes and preparation process varies but the end result contains pretty much …
Butter Chicken Naan Pizza
Fresh Naan is cooked, topped with Butter Chicken, onions peppers broccoli and cheese and cooked on a tava or griddle for a quick Butter chicken naan pizza fix!
Sheet Pan Tandoori Chicken & Spiced Cauliflower | Meal Prep
Chicken is smothered in a Tandoori marinade and cooked alongside a spiced Cauliflower to make one delicious sheet pan meal. I love one pot and one pan meals. They are easy to prepare and give me less mess to clean up. Meal planning has become really important to me as it gives me some much …
Best Tandoori Masala Marinade
It’s easy to just go out and but store bought marinade, but you can’t compare it to this spectacular blend of spices. Try it for yourself!
Tandoori Fish with a warm Bean Salad
As part of my quest to eat healthier, I’ve devised a few recipes, this is one of them. This Tandoori Fish with a warm bean salad is delicious as a dinner as well packs perfectly for lunch.
Green Chutney Pinwheels
I’ve made this simple appetizer or canape so many times, that I can’t believe I haven’t shared it yet. Whenever you throw a party, this is a great recipe to make a day or so ahead and slice the day of. Green chutney is made with a blend of Coriander, Chilies and spices. Where I’m …
Chicken Vindaloo Vindalho or Vindial
This delicious curry is a popular dish in Goa, India and is made using red chilies and vinegar. Inspired by a dish from Portugal, this curry has an amazing flavor profile. The name Vindalho comes from Vin or Wine and Alho or Garlic. Contrary to popular belief, Aloo does not mean potatoes and potatoes are …
Chicken Angara
I love trying new recipes! Recently I saw quite a few Chicken Angara recipes floating on the internet. This had been a staple in most Mughlai restaurants in India but I never tried making it before. I recipe developed this a few times before I thought it was perfect to share with you. The most …
Beef Nihari
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 …