Moong Dal Vada (or Moong Dal Pakora) is a crispy, deep-fried Indian snack made from soaked and ground moong dal (split green gram). It is a popular street food, especially during monsoon season, and is best enjoyed with green chutney or tamarind chutney.
Maddur Vada
Maddur Vada is a crispy and savory deep-fried snack from Karnataka, India, specifically from the town of Maddur, located between Bengaluru and Mysuru. It’s a unique vada that differs from the usual Medu Vada because it doesn’t require soaking and grinding lentils. Instead, it’s made using rice flour, semolina (rava), all-purpose flour (maida), and spices, …
Spicy Pepper Beef Stew
Beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. My version is spiced up with green Chillies & Curry leaves and warm comforting spices like Chilli Powder, Turmeric & Cumin with a hefty dose of crushed black Peppercorns. I’m using stewing beef in this …
Hot & Sour Soup
Trust me when I tell you that this Hot & Sour soup is something you are going to love making and eating. It’s packed with goodness and perfect when you are feeling under the weather and need a pick me up! Hakka Indo-Chinese hot and sour soup is a unique fusion dish that blends Chinese …
3 incredible Curry recipes using the Instant Pot
This post contains affiliate links. As you all know, I’m an Instant Pot head, there’s nothing not to love as I use a pressure cooker often, but this is electric, safe and has a lot more functions besides pressure cooking! My Instant Pot is 8 quarts but you can also make these recipes using a …
Tandoori Chicken Cutlet Kebabs
I’ve been making this very simple Tandoori Chicken Cutlet kebabs for over 25 years. They are so simple to prepare and a great crowd pleaser! The ingredients in this recipe are super simple, add Tandoori Masala and some other basic ingredients to ground Chicken, mix, cook and enjoy! Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish …
Russian Cutlets
These Russian Cutlets have a creamy Chicken and Veggie interior and are dredged in fine vermicelli and shallow fried till crispy.
Marzipan Christmas Trees using Modak mould
My latest creation! I knew my Modak mould was going to be multi purpose! These Marzipan beauties are stuffed with a Coconut & Nut filling. Recently on a trip to India, I purchased a few of these inexpensive plastic moulds. I made the traditional Modak recipe, but I couldn’t help feeling like there were a …
Soft & Spongy Goan Sannas
Sannas are popular in Goan and Mangalorean cuisine. Sannas are typically soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, often enjoyed with curries or chutneys, especially during festive occasions. There’s a difference between the Goan and Mangalorean versions although they look identical and the process to prepare them is the same. In the Goan version, we add Coconut, …
Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the rich culinary traditions of Northern India and Pakistan. The dish is named after the handi, a traditional clay or earthen pot used for slow cooking. This type of vessel has been used for centuries in Indian and Pakistani kitchens to enhance the flavors of various …