Watch my step-by-step video My mom is one of the most amazing cooks that I will ever know. If I had to pick just one favorite, it has to be her Sorpotel. My Virgo Mom, was as meticulous as they come, she would take the time to cut her meat into perfect little cubes that …
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SLOPPY JOES (Joginder)
View my step-by-step video Sloppy Joes are an all time favorite but the addition of some Indian flavours take this from a Sloppy Joe to a Sloppy Joginder! Kids and adults alike will like this easy to prepare meal. This classic recipe takes an Indian twist! [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravings blog] Print Yum …
Chicken TIKKA
View my step-by-step video When it comes to popular Indian kebabs, Chicken Tikka is right up there. Typically these kebabs are boneless and cooked in a clay oven or a tandoor. The marinade and method of cooking is very similar to Tandoori Chicken that is usually served bone in. I’d like to believe that this …
Goan Style Kheema or Spicy ground meat
Watch my step-by-step video When it comes to sharing a meal with my family and extended family, I always gravitate towards a traditional favorite. This is a recipe for a very typical Goan Kheema. I am from Goa originally and Kheema is the Hindi word for ground meat and it can refer to Beef, Lamb, …
Peri Peri BBQ Spatchcocked Chicken
Watch my step-by-step video (coming soon) This is the end of the road for me in terms of hot summer weather but my BBQ isn’t ready to retire quite yet! We’re going to bump up the flavor of Chicken by smothering it in a fresh Peri Peri marinade and grill on my BBQ. If you …
Middle Eastern inspired TURKEY – SPATCHCOCKED
Watch my step-by-step video Gobble Gobble! Cooking a Turkey is synonymous with feeding people you love. I always like to try something different each Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday and this year I made a Middle Eastern inspired Turkey. The bird is the star of the show and done right, it can be juicy and flavourful I love Turkey but I’m …
Ra Ra Gosht – Chunks of meat and ground meat cooked together in a spicy curry
View my step-by-step video Most Canadians love their double double … most Indians too …2 is always better than one and when my friend told me about a dish that was prepared with both mutton chunks and ground mutton, I was all over it! I have no idea where the name come from, I tried …
Mushroom Risotto
This is my virginal journey into making a mushroom risotto, but the results were good, so I’m happy to share. I’m used to making basmati rice, where you don’t have to watch the pot too much and found the process very laborious, however when you take your first bite, you can taste the love and …
Chicken Korma – Tender chicken in a creamy gravy
Watch my step-by-step video When it comes to a Korma recipe, there are so many variations from the use of yogurt, cream, nut pastes and coconut cream. Some gravies are dark and earthy and others are light and creamy. This recipe uses cashew nut paste that makes this gravy creamy and luxurious. If you love …
Shrimp Vindaloo
Watch my step-by-step video If you’re Goan( Goa is a state in India) there’s nothing more delicious than a Shrimp Vindaloo or Vindalho. This is an authentic recipe using the spice paste recipe from our family recipe books. While this dish may sound very hard to prepare, it’s really not. Follow my simple steps below …