Category Archives: Indian

Masala Fried Eggs

Masala Fried Eggs are a flavorful twist on breakfast eggs! Chopped shallots, fresh ginger, garlic, and spicy chilies are sizzled in butter, then dusted with fragrant garam masala before eggs are cracked right into the pan and cooked until perfectly set. Served hot with soft, warm naan for dipping — it’s rich, savory, and fullContinueContinue reading “Masala Fried Eggs”

Tamil Black Pepper Chicken Curry

Tamil Black Pepper Chicken Curry, is a spicy, aromatic curry made with black pepper as the key ingredient. It originates from Tamil Nadu, South India, where black pepper has been cultivated and used in cooking for centuries. This curry has SO many pops of flavor when you eat it. This dish is spicy, but itContinueContinue reading “Tamil Black Pepper Chicken Curry”

Hariyali Paneer Biryani with Raita and Basmati Rice

I am a huge pan of paneer, and I pretty much love any Indian dish made with it. This Hariyali Paneer Biryani with Raita might just be my new favorite. Paneer is also my daughter’s favorite, so we eat it often. If you have not had paneer, it is a simple cheese made from onlyContinueContinue reading “Hariyali Paneer Biryani with Raita and Basmati Rice”

Kerala Style Chicken Curry

I recently finished the book The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, which takes place around Kerala in India and I just happened to come across this recipe at the same time, so it seemed meant to be. I loved this complex and flavorful curry, which starts with making a base curry that you thenContinueContinue reading “Kerala Style Chicken Curry”

Vada Pav

Vada pav is an Indian street food sandwich made from a fried potato fritter served on a fluffy roll and topped with 2 kinds of chutney and sometimes fried peppers. I had never heard of vada pav before making these, but found the recipe in an article about great sandwiches around the world. My familyContinueContinue reading “Vada Pav”

Chicken Malai Boti

Hello 🙂 I was away visiting my mom for a bit, but I am back and back to cooking. One of my college kids is back, and the other is coming home for the summer today, so I will be back to cooking bigger batches of food again. This recipe we had for dinner lastContinueContinue reading “Chicken Malai Boti”

Tandoori Chicken Wraps

This healthy wrap takes inspiration from Indian cuisine with tandoori spiced chicken breast and garlic naan. The chicken is topped with some sliced red onion, julienned cucumber and a little garlic mayo along with some jarred chutney we added. Is anyone else a die hard Indian food fan? My family absolutely loves it and itContinueContinue reading “Tandoori Chicken Wraps”

Tandoori Roast Chicken with Raita

One of my staple meals while my kids were young was a roasted chicken. Whole chickens are so much cheaper than cut up chicken parts, and with a few easy tricks, you can make a super delicious roasted chicken at home. My family also adores Indian food, so this roasted chicken with Indian flavors seemedContinueContinue reading “Tandoori Roast Chicken with Raita”

Chicken Tikka Quinoa Bowls with Pikliz and Cucumber

This recipe was inspired by one on Pinch of Yum. I modified this recipe quite a bit as I am often prone to do. I think my kids were probably slightly mad at me for this one, because I often make a big spread of Indian food, which they love, and this was like aContinueContinue reading “Chicken Tikka Quinoa Bowls with Pikliz and Cucumber”