By Bramley Apple Chutney with Indian 5 Spice, is a wonderful amalgam of varied tastes, sweet, sour and tangy with a hint of spice. Bramley apple chutney with an Indian twist is extremely easy to make and can be whipped up under 30 minutes …
Gobi Paratha (Indian Flatbread stuffed with Spicy Cauliflower)
Gobi Paratha also known as Punjabi gobi paratha. It is one of the most popular parathas in India. Gobi paratha or spicy cauliflower stuffed Indian flatbread. This delicious paratha can be enjoyed as breakfast, lunch or dinner. These parathas are laden with butter or …
Hyderabadi Dum Murgh (Hyderabadi Chicken Curry)
Hyderabadi Dum Murgh or slow cooked Hyderabadi Chicken Curry as the name suggests is a Hyderabadi take on this spicy chicken curry. This Hyderabadi dum murgh is a rich and aromatic Indian curry which makes a great one pot meal …
Chinese Five Spice Chicken Fried Rice
Chinese five spice chicken fried rice is a delicious and aromatic fried rice. This chicken fried rice is a super-easy and a super-speedy supper. Makes a Perfect weeknight meal as it is jam-packed with flavour and it is quick to put together and is so delicious! …
Besan Ke Ladoo (Chickpea flour fudge)
Besan Ke Ladoo (Chickpea flour fudge) is a rich and delicious and melt in the mouth Indian mithai(sweet). It is a traditional Indian sweet or dessert, which is mostly prepared during the festival of Diwali. I am sure each and every Indian has grown up eating …
Dim Kosha – Bengali Spicy Egg Masala
Dim kosha or Bengali spicy Egg masala is a delicious, hearty and a total comfort meal. It is not a simple dimer jhol (egg curry) but this Dim Kosha – Bengali Spicy Egg Masala is a rich, spicier and thicker egg gravy that can be enjoyed …
Coconut and Apple Barfi (Lokkhi Pujo Narkel Apple Naru)
Coconut and Apple Barfi (Lokkhi Pujo Narkel Apple Naru) as we say it in Bengali is soft, dense, fudgy and oh so irresitable. Bet, you can’t eat just one! Made with just 5 ingredients, this coconut and apple barfi will be a sure hit with your family and friends. …
Patla Mangshor Jhol (Bengali Mutton Curry)
Patla Khasir Mangshor Jhol – Bengali style Mutton Curry recipe is every Bengali household delicacy. Bengali style mutton curry (Mangshor Jhol) is basically a spicy thin stew of lamb/mutton and potatoes made with minimal spices, yet it’s so delicious. It is cooked …
Kacha Aamer Mishti Achar – Sweet Raw Mango Pickle
Kacha Aamer Mishti Achar – Sweet Raw Mango Pickle is a Bengali style tok, jhal aar mishti kacha aamer achar. Sweet, spicy and tangy raw mango pickle, requires few ingredients to prepare, no sun-drying the mangoes and it can be prepared in a jiffy.
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Spiced Banana and Coconut Fritters (Narkel diye Kolar bora)
Spiced Banana and Coconut Fritters
Crispy fried banana and coconut fritters, spiced with fragrant cardamom powder and finally rolled in cinnamon sugar; these fritters are crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Absolutely delicious and delightful to eat. This banana and coconut fritters will be a sure shot HIT among your family and friends!
“Life is short. Eat dessert first. ”
~ Jacques Torres
Absolutely true!! I wholly and solely follow this quote by Jaques Torres.
Well who can say to Desserts; especially when its sweet fritters like these. 😉
Murgh Makhanwala (Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani)
Murgh Makhanwala (Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani)
Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani a very well known North-Indian chicken preparation is a rich, creamy and luscious tomato-based curry cooked with juicy grilled tandoori chicken pieces. It sure is very indulgent and flavourful. Perfect well with butter naan!!
“Food, like a loving touch or a glimpse of divine power, has that ability to comfort.”
~ Norman Kolpas
OMG! guys this dish is absolutely YUMMMM! Look at it.. Doesn’t it look very inviting?!
Really! It is SO SO good!
Bengali Masoor Dal – Bengali Style Red Lentil Dal
Bengali Masoor Dal – Bengali Style Red Lentil Dal/Soup
Light, healthy and soupy this red lentil soup/dal (masoor dal) is flavoured with loads of fresh tomatoes and coriander leaves and tempered with mustard seeds and dried red chillies. This simple and wholesome everyday Bengali style masoor dal is most satisfying and comforting food of all time.
You can take meat, fish and vegetables away from an Indian, but you cannot take away his dal – “the core of his meal”.
~ Madhur Jaffery (Ultimate Curry Bible)
DAL is a versatile and nutritious and a very satisfying dish. Everyday dal is a staple in each and every household in India and Indian meal is incomplete without dal/lentil soups. This soupy lentil dish you will find in the poorest as well as the richest homes in India.
