View my step-by-step video People often ask me where I get my ideas and inspirations for recipes. Some literally come out of nowhere and I have to quickly capture the idea on my phone or it’s lost forever, other inspirations come from anywhere, a cooking video, a picture, a TV show or en event. I …
Boneless Chicken Biriyani
Watch my step-by-step video Biriyani is a legendary recipe from India, Pakistan and the neighboring countries. Half cooked Basmati rice is cooked with the steam from a Chicken or meat gravy and the results are delicious. Although there are many ways and techniques to make a Biriyani today I’m going to show you my potluck …
Biriyani Masala
View my step-by-step video Make your own Biriyani spice blend for consistent and gluten free results. This is made by grinding together black cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, mace, peppercorns, dried fenugreek, dried pomegranate, coriander seeds, star anise and black cumin seeds. Chilli powder, Turmeric and sliced dried prunes are folded in. This is also a great …
Pakoras – Gluten free Onion & Potato crispy fritters
View my step-by-step video Who doesn’t love Pakoras? This is a popular snack in India at tea time, snack time or anytime. Pakoras are also known as Pakodas, Pakode and Bhajiyas in some parts of India and Bhajis if you’re from England. A typical and traditional Pakora that we’re going to make today is made …
Masala Chai – Spiced Tea
There’s nothing that brings family and friends together more than sharing a pot of garma garam chai as say we in India or hot hot tea. In India chai isn’t just a beverage, it’s an event – a good cup of chai determines the kind of day you’re going to have, it’s something you make with pride …
Tandoori Chicken Naan Bites
View my step by step video With the great weather upon us, it’s time to kick our home entertaining up a notch! Tandoori Chicken Nuggets sit on top of a spiced coriander and yogurt chutney on a fluffy homemade Naan bite. This recipe can be prepped ahead of time and assembled just before your guests …
Chukander Gosht
View my step-by-step video Chukander is the Hindi and Urdu name for Beets and Gosht is meat. I literally stumbled upon this recipe one day while looking for a way to combine my extra beets with a meat dish. I tried a few different recipes using both beef and mutton and finally settled on a …
Pav Bhaji Masala
Watch my step-by-step video Make this popular masala in your own home to get the best flavour out of your meals. [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Pav Bhaji Masala Ingredients12 Red Chillies 8 Kashmiri Dry Red Chillies 3 tbsps Coriander Seeds 5 Cloves 1/2 tsp Pepper 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds 1 inch …
Tava Pulao
View my step-by-step video Tava pulao is a popular street food carts of Mumbai, India. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay is one of those cities that I’m proud to call home. Famous for it’s street food vendors, Mumbai has street eats for every palate and this recipe starts with a base similar to pav bhaji …
Chicken Chettinad
View my step-by- step video The name Chettinad Chicken conjures up a vision of intense flavours of spices and coconut. This recipe for this Chicken dish that hails from Tamil Nadu in India. Chicken is enrobed in a wonderful combination of dried chillies and spices, curry leaves and grated coconut and is shallow fried in …