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Baingan Bharta: A Tale of Pantry Desperation and Innovation
It did begin with me alone in the kitchen with an eggplant, but this wasn’t some lame attempt to recreate a Laurie Colwin essay. I was trying to come up with a quick meal using only the ingredients I...
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India, by Way of London
I’ll admit it. Chicken Tikka Masala is one of my favorite dishes to order in Indian restaurants. The truth is, I feel a tad guilty about it. I know it’s not an authentic Indian recipe, and I am aware...
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Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Everyone needs a battery of quick, healthy weeknight recipes. This chickpea and cauliflower will be entering mine. Between the fiber-heavy chickpeas and vitamin C-packed cauliflower (plus lots of other...
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Nehru’s Masala and the Resourcefulness of Cooks
I’ve already talked about Tikka Masala, but Butter Masala is an entirely different beast. Yes, they may look alike, and even taste similar, but somehow they each have their own completely separate...
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Samosas with Loquat-Onion Chutney
Samosas were probably the first Indian food I fell in love with. How could you not? Perfectly fried triangles of curried potato and peas in a crispy shell are the ideal snack, almost any time. In...
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Secret Recipe Club: Rava Uttapam
Yes, another month has flown by and it’s time for the Secret Recipe Club once again! Those of you who follow this blog already know the deal (and many of you also participate in SRC!) but for those who...
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Homemade Paneer and Ricotta, and an Indian Food Blog Hop
If I had realized how easy it is to make paneer at home, I would have started doing it long ago. I’d made ricotta (or, technically, farmer’s cheese) many times and loved the simple process and fresh...
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Malai Kofta and Favorite Recipes
I look forward to my blog hops every Friday. I love selecting a theme – usually an ingredient or holiday – and seeing what everyone links up. The entries never fail to surprise and impress me, and I...
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