Coriander, Mint, roasted Cumin, Ginger, Amchur or raw Mango powder, black Salt and Lime juice is ground together, then strained and added over ice and topped with Soda for a refreshing drink! I like to garnish it with slices of lime and some fresh Mint and Coriander. This ideal drink for hot Indian summers as …
Beetroot Bhaji – Chukander ka Sabji
Do you throw the stems and leaves of your beets away? You never will again – these are added to onions and spices,together with coconut, beet cubes and coriander and is ABSOLUTELY delish!
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, …
Make ahead Base Gravy & recipes
With the bountiful harvest of the summer, I converted it into a flavorful base gravy using garlic and green chilies, onion, whole spices, powdered spices, plump juicy tomatoes and salt. This is then pureed and bottled and bagged for use in many other recipes that I will make through the Fall and Winter. The possibilities …
Meeting my coworkers for the first time | Kravings Behind the Scenes
Earlier this year I started a new job and had to work fully remote due to the pandemic. I made some amazing friends but because of the restrictions, I never got to meet them in person. Finally the restrictions were lifted and I decided to have some of my peeps over. I always like to …
Baba Ghanouj | Eggplant Dip – Vegan Vegetarian | Kravings
Eggplants, Aubergines or Brinjal are stuffed with garlic, brushed with olive oil and cooked till soft smoked and tender. They are then pulsed together with Olive Oil, Tahini, Salt & Pepper, Cumin powder, Paprika and Parsley to make a delicious smoky, chunky dip. I have to admit, I have never been a fan of Eggplants. …
White Biriyani
Chicken is marinated with spices, ginger and garlic paste, yogurt, some fried onions. This is then simmered in it’s own marinade and finished off with Kewra water and a paste made from Pumpkin seeds & Cashew nuts and more yogurt. It’s then, layered with fragrant rice and topped with crispy onions and steam cooked. And …
Chilli Garlic Mushrooms
This spicy tangy Hakka Chinese fave is really popular with Vegetarians and Non Vegetarians alike. I’m using canned mushrooms in this recipe, as I love the texture but you could use fresh Mushrooms as well! I don’t often cook a lot of Vegetarian dishes as my boys are CARNIVORES, however I do have a few …
Kheema Biriyani
In this Kheema Biriyani recipe, ground meat is cooked with spices. Basmati rice is also cooked in a pot with whole spices and then the Kheema and the rice is layered. Saffron milk is added and topped with fried onions, slices of tomatoes, a little bit of food coloring and boiled eggs. Once cooked in …