Reachad masala is a blend of Chillies and spices and is used in many recipes. Rechad Masala is the King of Goan spice pastes or masalas. This rich red paste is made from dry Kashmiri Chillies, Ginger & Garlic, Spices, Tamarind & Vinegar. It keeps in your fridge for a while because of the vinegar …
Shahi Mushroom Korma
This korma is a balance of earthy flavours and unlike most Kormas, this is completely plant based. Mushrooms make this hearty and cashews coconut milk gives it it’s classic korma texture. I originally made this recipe with Chicken but decided to make a vegetarian version since I love Mushrooms but since I also have some …
Lahori Fish & Chips
A very special Lahori style batter is prepared and cod is dunked and fried till crispy, together with some home cut fries. Recently we had a few office lunches that I attended and my coworkers were all drooling over the Fish and Chips, which got me thinking … what if they tried a Lahori style …
Game Day WINGS!!!
Goal, touchdown, basket or score ….. game night calls for wings that FLY on flavour and I got those. Here are 5 types of wings you may not have tried before! Korean Fried Chicken – This double fried Chicken is crispy and smothered in an authentic Korean sauce made with Gochujang. The best part of …
Spicy Shrimp Glass Noodles
This is a spectacular and delicious recipe. I made this with my homemade Thai Red Curry but you can also use storebought. I love using glass noodles, these are made from mung bean, it’s gluten free and I love how they take on a glass like look when they’re cooked.
Hakka Chinese Chicken Pakoras
This Chicken is marinated in Schezwan sauce and other aromatics and tossed in a special batter that makes it super crunchy and delicious when deep fried. I’ve made Chicken Pakoras before but created this recipe by accident and realized that it was closer to the type we get at the amazing Hakka Chinese restaurant down …
Schezwan Sauce
Schezwan cuisine that originated in the Sichauan province of China is bold and spicy and very popular in Indian Chinese cuisine. The addition of the authentic Sichuan peppers make this a true Schezwan sauce.In this recipe, I’m using a combination of dried Kashmiri chillies and regular Chinese Chillies. I also boiled the chillies and the …
Stuffed Shrimp Papad
If you’ve ever been to Goa and eaten at a beach shack, you’ve definitely had this delectable snack. Crispy pappadum stuffed with a Shrimp Chilly fry filling, rolled, sealed and fried. Papads or Pappaadums are made from a lentil flour paste that was traditionally dried in the sun by the ladies of the household. Today …
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
The hardest part of this recipe is spelling Mediterranean correctly. This salad is simple, it borrows from ingredients and flavours from the region from the salad to the pan fried crusty Chicken on top. This has it all – Chicken, Greens, Tomatoes, Olives, Pine nuts, beans and is tossed in a homemade dressing – it’s …
Chilli Garlic Chana
I found the inspiration to this recipe in a very unexpected place – the Willingdon Gymkhana in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. This old club is for members only and my Uncle & Aunt wanted to take us out for dinner there when we visited last year. When we visited Bangalore, Goa and finally Mumbai, I was …