Do you know what I love the most about Indian food? The variety. Back at the beginning of June, my family and I went to a local Indian restaurant to celebrate the end of the school year. We all decided to order something different. My husband got chicken xacuti (sha-koo-tee). It was spectacular! The blend…
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Indian food is among my favorites. I absolutely love curry anything. The exotic spices, can be powerful and sublime at the same time. In this section you will find a variety of Indian foods, and I am still adding more.
I recently went to an Indian restaurant in my town and tried Rogan Josh, a typical Indian stew with awesome spices. I could not finish it so I brought it home and began "dissecting" the spice mixture. I think I got it.
You will also find in this section a recipe for curry. Being that curry is a mixture of spices and not a spice in itself, it is up to the cook to come up with their own unique blend.
There is also a recipe for coconut curry chicken and a vegan curry, for my vegan friends. And of course there is one for the lovely samosas.
Read through and enjoy, and make any of these.
The Easiest Coconut Curry Chicken
Sweet coconut steals the show in simple, yet aromatic dish. This curry packs serious flavor and doesn’t require too much prep. Chop, mix, done. If you are feeling adventurous, feel free to add a dash of cayenne for a touch of heat. Coconut curry chicken is perfect for a dinner party or a quick weekday…
Spicy Almond Butter Chicken Curry
Almond butter is one of those ingredients I’ve been thinking about lately. The thought of using it in a curry just seemed so appealing. Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create a curry using almond butter I jumped at the chance. Spicy almond…
Spicy Lamb Stew: Rogan Josh
One of the specialties of Kashmir, a northern region in India, is a rich and hearty spicy lamb stew: rogan josh. This delicious dish, of Persian origin, is cooked in a curry like sauce that is both spicy and aromatic. The name rogan josh comes from two Persian words: rogan which means oil and josh: heat. Some linguists…
Kofta Kari – Lamb Meatballs in Spicy Curry Sauce
Today I bring you Kofta Kari, a dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is spicy, tasty, rich and oh so easy to make. Better yet, it can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. I absolutely love it when a dish has multiple personalities, don’t you? Kofta Kari is a traditional meat…
Ultimate Spicy Vegan Curry
This is truly the ultimate spicy vegan curry, not because my daughter gave me the recipe, but because it’s delicious beyond words. Now, I am not a vegan by any stretch of the imagination, but this dish would make me a convert if I was so inclined. I honestly think that it is the mixture…
Basmati Rice with Apricots and Almonds
How many rice recipes do you know? I am sure quite a few. Well, here’s a brand new one that is delicious and nutritious as well: Basmati rice with apricots and almonds. This recipe is awesome; it’s actually an adaptation from one of Goya’s recipes. What makes it so totally fabulous is the use of basmati…
Curry: History and Recipe
Curry is a delicious Asian seasoning with an interesting history, and multiple uses. Today I am sharing my own curry blend. So, what prompted me to do this? After all, you can buy curry in the store, right? Well, I thought, I already make my own chili powder, and garam masala why not make my…
Chicken Tikka Masala and its History
Today’s offering? Chicken Tikka Masala, the national dish of the UK! Its origins are Indian, Punjabi (northwest India) to be precise. The word tikka refers to small pieces of meat in Punjabi. Masala means mixture. These pieces of chicken are traditionally cooked in a tandoor (outdoor clay) oven and aromatic spices. It’s an old and…
Garam Masala
So, you are pushing your cart down the aisle at your local supermarket. You are on a special quest! You need this specific spice for a new recipe you are dying to try. You finally reach the spice section and start searching. There it is: “garam masala”. So what is garam masala? Well, like curry, garam masala is not…
Lassi – The Original Yogurt Mango Smoothie
Lassi is a delicious summertime beverage from Pakistan; and also popular in Bangladesh and India. The best description I can come up with is: “a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie.” A very healthy smoothie I may add. It beats the summer heat According to my Pakistani friend Huma, it is a must at…
Samosas – Spicy Potato Filled Pastries
Samosas are delicious, fried, savory Indian pastries in the shape of a triangle filled with chicken, lamb, or vegetables. The version here is filled with potatoes, onions and spices. Traditionally samosas have dipping sauces such as chutney or yogurt topped with an herb such as chopped chives or cilantro(my favorite!) By the way, my easy samosa…
Naan: Grilled Flat Bread from India
Naan is a flatbread original to Northern India. One could say that it is a close cousin to pita bread. Naan is also prevalent in Central and South Asia where it is traditionally served as an accompaniment to stews. The history of naan can be traced to the 14th century, making it younger than its Middle…
