Indian Curry

Easy Tofu Mushroom Fry- Indian Recipe

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Tofu Mushroom fry

Combine Pan- Fried Tofu with Masala Mushrooms cooked with Indian spices, onions and tomatoes and you get this delicious and easy side dish which can be enjoyed with Roti, Paratha, rice or with your favourite kind of bread. Try it on its own for a tasty, light snack. Throw it over noodles and take it for lunch. 

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Ingredients/ Method
200 gms Tofu
7-8 mushrooms
1 thinly sliced onion
2 large tomatoes
2-3 inch piece of ginger julienned
4 tbsp oil ( 2 for pan-frying tofu, 2 for mushrooms)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp soy sauce
Salt ( per taste), we recommend 1/2 to 1 tsp
1 tsp curry powder
Cilantro for garnish
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes and 1/2 tsp Turmeric

– Begin by pan-frying tofu until its golden brown.
-Once they are golden, set them aside
– In another pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and once hot, add mustard seeds.
– Add onions, ginger, soy sauce, salt, turmeric and red chilli flakes.
– Once onions are brown, add mushrooms. mix well and fry for 3-4 mins. 
– Add tomatoes and let them become tender. Add Tofu. Stir with other components. Give it 2-3 mins. 
– Add curry powder and garnish with cilantro leaves. 
Serve with rice, roti or noodles.

Chana Dal with Ghiya Recipe ( Indian Lentils Curry Recipe)

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Chana Dal with Ghiya Recipe

Here is one of my favourite Dal ( Lentil) recipes which is not only delicious but so healthy and easy to prepare. Enjoy this tasty curry with Roti or Rice. If you are vegetarian, this recipe is powerhouse of nutrients so give it a go and enjoy 🙂

 

 

Ingredients/Method

1.5 cup Chana Dal ( Split chickpeas lentil, yellow dal)
1 Large Squash
1/4 tsp asafoetida (Hing)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp oil

Usually rule of thumb to cook lentils is 1 cup lentils- 4 cups water. For this recipe instead of using 6 cups of water ( for 1.5 cup lentils), we use 5 cups since squash/ghiya has good amount of water content. Also, this dal has a tendency to thicken up upon standing. 

For Tadka/ Tempering
1 large ( or 2 medium size onions)
2-4 tbsp oil
2 fresh tomatoes ( or can be substituted with tomato paste)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds/ Jeera
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 small piece of ginger chopped
1 small green chilli
1 tsp salt ( adjust per taste)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
bunch of spinach leaves
Cilantro for garnish
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp garam masala

Method:
I didn’t presoak the lentils but soaking them before cooking helps to cook them faster. Also, we used pressure cooker for this recipe which makes Dal faster then a pot or slowcooker. In a pressure cooker, heat some oil and add asafoetida. Add cleaned and washed lentils. Add water, salt , turmeric and curry powder. add chopped squash and let cook for four whistles. Once cooker has cool down, open it. Upon standing the dal thickens up. 
Prepare tadka in a pan by frying cumin and mustard seeds in hot oil. Add spices along with onions, ginger, garlic and green chili. Once onions start changing color, add tomatoes and spinach and cook further for 3-4 mins. Add garam masala and curry powder. Mix in the cooked dal and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve hot with your favourite bread.

 

How to make an easy Lamb Curry? (Fathers Day Recipe)

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Easy Lamb Curry

Here is another exciting recipe that you can make for dad, this Father’s Day. Flavourful and Delicious Lamb Curry with Mushrooms Peppers.

Ingredients and Method:

650 gms of Cubed Lamb (We used Boned In)
2-3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 large chopped onions
4-5 garlic cloves
2 inch piece of ginger
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp Paprika
1 green chilli ( or half)
(skip if you can’t handle spice or adjust to your taste)
1 tsp Curry Powder
3 chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 tsp garam masala
cup of mushrooms and peppers chopped
1-2 cups of water and Cilantro for garnish

Method:

Fry Lamb until brown and then set aside. Make paste out of onions, ginger garlic and green chilli.
Heat Oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 30 secs and add onion paste. Mix well and add salt, paprika and turmeric. Cover and cook for 4-5 mins.
Once masala is done, add veggies. Mix well. Add tomatoes and curry powder. Let them become tender ( within 3-4 mins) .
Add meat and cook until done. ( I would suggest simmering – on low heat at least 30 mins. Add water as required. 1-2 cups is sufficient.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and Serve with fresh rotis, naan or over rice.

 

Spicy Dhaba Style Chicken Curry – Father’s day Recipe

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Dhaba Chicken curry

This father’s Day surprise dad with this simple, spicy Dhaba style Chicken Curry which is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. Serve it with rice or naan.

Want to keep things Simple? Wake up dad with this easy but healthy Breakfast wrap.

Ingredients and Method:

1 Kg Chicken- Bone in (just adds in more flavour to the dish)
I prefer to use skinless meat but you can use it with skin if you want

2-3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 large chopped onion
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 dried red chillies
(skip if you can’t handle spice or adjust to your taste)
1 tsp Curry Powder
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1-2 cups of water and Cilantro for garnish

Method:

Heat Oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 30 secs and add onions. Mix well (let them get coated with oil) and add ginger garlic paste. Add salt and turmeric. Next crush in dried red chillies and throw them int he mixture. Let onions fry for 3-4 mins and when no longer raw, add chicken pieces. Seal the chicke (2-3 mins), add curry powder and tomato paste.

Mix thoroughly and then add water. Cover and let simmer for 15 -20 mins (depending on the cut of the chicken and quantity you are preparing or until it’s done)
Serve with fresh rotis, naan or over rice.

Indian Cooking Classes in Vancouver

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I’ve been sharing my love for cooking Indian food and preparing flavourful Indian inspired and fusion dishes with my online community for several years now through our website, blog and online youtube channel Eat East Indian and ifood TV and it made sense to share this passion in person with people in Vancouver and our local neighbouring communities. So, here I am inviting you to come and join me in my kitchen to savour Indian food, its sight and fragrance in a two hour hands on cooking class and then enjoy this delicious three-four course meal.

 

To have a look at some of our menu options, visit: Indian Cooking Classes Vancouver 

 

About Me: My name is Aditi and this is my humble attempt to share my passion for cooking Indian food with you. I grew up eating Indian food and some of my favourite childhood memories include watching my mom create magical dishes with basic Indian spices, cooking with my dad on the weekends, visiting grandma, uncles and aunts during holidays and enjoying aromatic fresh and authentic Indian food. I’ve spent countless hours with my mom, cousins, friends and family poring over magazines and cookbooks and trying out new recipes, as well as creating and recreating Indian food classics.

I’ve also been very fortunate to travel with my family to different parts of India and experience cuisine from different regions of this lovely subcontinent. So whether you are craving Korma or Vindaloo, want some healthy Indian vegetables or just a simple curry, you’ll find it all here. My kitchen is all about mouthwatering appetizers, decadent desserts, delicious entrees, some traditional and some new age recipes. Basically this is your gateway to exciting flavors. Most dishes I prepare during my live cooking sessions and demonstrations are quick and easy, and all of them make use of natural wholesome food that is high in fibre, low in fat and free of additives and preservatives.

So, book your class today and let your senses indulge and take in every bit of this amazing culinary experience, right here in Vancouver. I offer these classes in my home kitchen simply because of availability of all the ingredients, planning and tools required but if you are interested in an interactive session in learning how to cook fresh, elegant, simple and flavourful Indian food in your own kitchen, then please contact me and I will be happy to customize a class for you, based on your interests and diet at a location of your convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the secrets of one of the best South Asian cuisine.

Still, wondering if you should pop into our kitchen? Absolutely, you should because our interactive cooking sessions are not only fun but also a great way to learn about Indian food and to feel confident and empowered to recreate those authentic Indian flavours in your own kitchen. Join us in our kitchen and awaken your inner chef.

Some ideas to how to best utilize this Indian Cooking Class or Why should you book a cooking session with us:

– Ultimate date night idea : Not that their is lack of fun activities to do in Vancouver, we strongly believe that couples that cook together, stay together. Do you both have interest in cooking? Well, why not sign up for our cooking class, spend some productive and quality time together and learn a few new tricks and tips about Indian cooking. Work together to prepare a meal and figure out if you can work together to create a memorable life.

– Fun Family Afternoon idea : Everyone in the family is an Indian food lover. Well, join us with the whole crew and make it a fun family weekend event.

– Girls’ Night Out idea: Bored with going out for movies, dinner and drinking and want something else. This cooking session very well could be your inner calling. Connect with your girlfriends over a bowl of curry and some fresh rotis. Did we mention that our Chai Tea is a great relaxer.

– Co-worker, Cousin’s or your Best friend’s Birthday Party: Have you always talked about visiting India with friends? Well, we can’t take you their but you can surely get its glimpse through our cooking. Treat yourself and your friends to this delicious session and then when they’ll prepare a tasty Indian meal again, you’ll surely be invited to get its taste. Win Win for everyone.

– Great Anniversary Present, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or I appreciate you Day Idea: Running out of ideas on what to do or what to get that foodie in your life? Simply get them to our class and we’ll take care of the rest.

What all is included in a cooking session

  • Two hours of quality, fun filled and easy instructions
  • Relaxing learning environment
  • Dozens of cooking tips and techniques that can be easily used in a home kitchen
  • A mouth-watering, multi-course meal
  • Inspiration to cook delicious, healthy food at home
  • All the classes begin with an overview of the spices used in this aromatic and exotic cuisine. Ingredients that are necessary for a wholesome Indian meal are outlined and tips are given on sensible and effective shopping in the marketplace.
  • All the ingredients and cooking equipment is included (unless session is being held at your place)

Here, are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:

1. Who can take the class? 

Any one with love for Indian food or enthusiastic about trying a new cuisine is welcome to attend    our cooking session. We welcome people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are planning a fun afternoon with your parents or children, night out with your best friend or looking for a fun interactive experience with your partner, this class is for everyone.

2. What is the cost of the class?

This amazing culinary experience will cost you only $60/person (including tax) as well as all the supplies. Want more, well after creating a wonderful meal, you get to enjoy it as well.

3. How do I pay for the class?

You can pay for the class via credit card, pay pal, electronic money transfer (EMT), cash or cheque.

4.  How do I book the class?

You can book the class by emailing us your preferred date and time at aditi@eateastindian.com or call us at 403-519-2683. We require 20 % of the class fee as a deposit upfront and rest at the time of your cooking session.

4. When are your classes held and How many students are in each class?

We are not your typical culinary school. We want to make this cooking session an enjoyable experience for you so we tend to keep our class sizes small usually 2-4 people. Classes are generally held in the evenings or on the weekends.

5. What if I have certain allergies or dietary restrictions? 

We work with variety of different menu options and are happy to do a strictly vegetarian, vegan,    gluten free or dairy free class. Please let us know about your allergies at the time of booking.

6. What can I expect from this class?

Imagine you are invited to a lunch/dinner at your friend’s place and you get to cook together and create some wonderful dishes. No need to be intimidated by Indian cuisine or plethora of its spices. We make it all simple for you. You get to interact, ask questions, learn about Indian cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere while working on a pre-decided menu and then enjoy a wonderful meal. Our focus is always on using fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. As your host and cooking guide, I make this whole process fun and enjoyable for you.

7. Can I buy this class as a gift for someone?

Absolutely. We offer gift certificates in various denominations. You can pay for the entire class or buy it in denomination of your choice like $20, $30, $40 which the recipient of the gift can then use towards buying the class.

How to prepare Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala? Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Do you ever have one of those days when you don’t know what to prepare for dinner or you have a busy day ahead but supper still needs to be on table by 6.00 pm? Sometimes, you might have days when you say shoot.. I forgot to unfreeze the chicken..what am i gonna do for dinner now (especially if company is coming over?)

This Slow cooker Chicken Recipe might just be for you. Before you head out for work/school/to run errands/ dr. appointments etc, just set this u and have a lovely meal when you get back home.

Ingredients:
400 gms Chicken
3-4 tbsp Oil
1 large onion
4 small tomatoes
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves called Kasoori methi
Cilantro for garnish
1/2 cup Yogurt plain
1/2 cup bell pepper Red and Green
1-2 cups mushrooms
Salt per taste
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Red chilli pwd

Method:
1. Heat Oil in the pan. Fry cumin seeds for 40 secs. Add onions, ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric, red chilli pwd. Mix well.
2. Add Tomatoes and veggies. Saute for 3-4 mins.
3. In slow cooker, add chicken, add masala from the pan. 1-2 cups water.
4. Cover and cook either 4-6 hours on high setting or 8 hours on low.
5. When chicken is done, add garam masala, fenugreek leaves, yogurt and garnish with cilantro.
Serve with flatbread of your choice or over rice.

How to make Kerala style Egg Curry- Easter Special ( Egg Roast Recipe)

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Egg Roast- Kerala style Egg Curry

Egg Roast is basically Kerala Style Indian Egg Curry dish popular among Christian community in Southern India and is specially made during Easter. It involves Hard Boiled Eggs and flavourful Curry Sauce.

Ingredients/ Method
6-7 Hard Boiled Eggs
2-3 tbsp Oil
2 cup onions
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1 green chilli ( deseeded)
( I used 2 tsp – more so for subtle flavour than taste)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 to 1 tsp red chilli pwd
10-12 dried crushed curry leaves
( Fresh work well too)
1/2 tsp curry powder
1.5 cup tomatoes
1/2 tsp garam masala

Method:
Boil the eggs and remove the peel. Cut the eggs in two halves.
In a hot wok/pan, add 2-3 tbsp oil. Add onions, ginger and garlic paste. Stir together.
Add green chilli, salt, red chilli pwd and turmeric. Let the mixture cook for 2-3 mins.
Add curry powder and curry leaves. Mix well and let cook for a minute.
Add tomatoes and cook until tender ( another 3-4 mins)
Add 1/2 cup to cup of water. Bring it to boil then turn the heat down and let it simmer.
Add in garam masala and mix well. Gently add egg pieces in and cover them with curry sauce. Let everything come together for another minute or so and then serve with rice, over paratha or your favourite flatbread.

Like to try some more amazing egg Recipes, check them out here: Egg Recipes

 

18 Epic Potato dishes you should try at your home

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Pan- Fried Potatoes

Potato is one such ingredient which is found in every nook and corner of the world. My love affair with Potatoes goes back long way. As a kid, I loved eating Aloo Parathas, as a teenager french fries and as I grew so did my love for potatoes. I always have potatoes in my pantry and here are few of my favourite potato dishes that you should try at your home.

1. Aloo Paratha Recipe: 

Aloo (aaloo) means potato and Paratha is a flatbread. Aloo Paratha is a very common Indian breakfast item full of calories which can keep you going until the lunch. This stuffed Indian flatbread can be enjoyed on its own or with raita (yogurt preparation), pickles or any curry.

2. Aloo Tikki Recipe

Aloo Tikki is basically Potato cutlets or potato cakes often enjoyed in the evening as a snack. It is a very popular Indian street food. I still remember those fun evenings during my childhood when, Aloo Tikki wala would come to our street with his mobile cart and would shout out to sell his Tikkis, all the kids would rush to their doors. If my mother was in good mood, she would allow us to have Tikkis as a snack. Those days it was just 5 INR/ plate with two tikkis. Now as an adult I realise that it wasn’t just my mom’s mood but also her intentions to feed us healthy that made these tikki’s a special treat reserved only for certain evenings.

3. Potato Curry Recipe: 

Aloo curry is one of the most simple curries that one can make and all you need for this simple dish is Potatoes and basic Indian spices. Potato curry is best enjoyed with hot Paranthas or Pooris (Deep fried Indian Flatbread)

4. Dum Aloo Recipe

Really flavorful Indian dish ‘ Dum Aloo’ comes from the Kashmir region and in this version of potato curry, baby potatoes are cooked for hours with aromatic spices. However, we’ve shown you a simple way to prepare this tasty dish.

5. Bombaby Potatoes Recipe

One of my favourite comfort foods, Bombaby Potatoes are not only easy to prepare but are so satisfying as well. Perfect little dish to  make on rainy days especially if you are feeling gloomy because this flavourful Potato dish will surely perk you up.

6. Achaari Aloo Recipe

This is a wonderful spicy potatoes recipe which goes well with roti, naan or parantha. I not only enjoy it on road trips but also serve it as a side dish with lunch or dinner when company is over. Achari basically means pickled and gets the name because of all the wonderful spices being used in this recipe.

Ingredients
Serves 4-6 people

7-8 medium size potatoes
Oil for cooking (preferable Mustard Oil)
1.5 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1.5 tsp red chilli pwd
0.5 tsp cumin Pwd
1 tsp Turmeric
1 chopped Onion
2 small tomatoes
Salt per taste
1 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Tempering/Tadka (It goes on top of the cooked dish for additional flavoring)

2 tbsp Mustard Oil
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Fenugreek seeds (Methre)
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Coriander seeds (Dhaniya seeds)
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1.5 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
1.5 tsp Kalonji(Nigella seeds or Onion seeds)

Process:
Heat oil in the pan
Add Cumin seeds. Once they are crackling add onions and mix.
After 30 secs, add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric and red chilli pwd.
Stir all the ingredients and add cumin pwd.
Add tomatoes and give them 3-4 mins until they are softened.
Once they are done, add potatoes, half cup of water and salt per taste and let them cook on medium heat. Cover the pan and give potatoes around 10 mins.

While potatoes are cooking, prepare the tadka/seasoning/tempering with some Indian spices.

Heat 2 tbsp Mustard Oil and add tempering spices. Let them crackle and infuse the oil with their aroma and flavor. Turn off the heat.
Once Potatoes are done, add this tempering on top along with some garam masala pwd and kasoori methi.

Serve with roti/parantha or let them cool down and then put then in the lunch box and take them on your next road trip.

7. Pan-fried Potatoes Recipe

Super Simple yet flavorful, this Potato recipe is a great snack, perfect to take on the road, for school or office lunch box. It can also be enjoyed as a side dish with any curry along with rice, naan or roti.

Ingredients and Method
4-6 potatoes
2-3 tbsp oil
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 cup yogurt
1 tsp salt (adjust salt per taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
3-4 stalks of cilantro leaves
1 tsp Curry Powder

Method:
-Wash and Peel Potatoes and then cut them in bite size pieces.
– In a bowl take 2 cloves of garlic minced and prepare the marinade by mixing yogurt with all the spices.
– Let potatoes soak in this marinade for 10-15 mins.
– Heat oil in a wok. Add in Potatoes and cook until done. Cover the wok while potatoes are cooking.
– Cook on med-high and keep stirring so that they don’t stick to the bottom of the wok and are evenly cooked.(This will take 7-8 mins depending on quality of potatoes)
– Once tender, add lemon juice on top and garnish with cilantro leaves.
Serve hot with paratha or roti.

8. Potato Naan Recipe

If you love Naan, then you got to try this version in which this Indian flatbread is stuffed with potatoes. The good thing about this recipe is that you don’t even need a Tandoor or oven to make this tasty bread. Simply make it on a griddle/pan on the stove stop.

9. Potatoes can always be combined with different vegetables and will yield tasty results. e.g. of some of the most popular Indian vegetarian dishes using potatoes are :

Aloo Gobhi (Potatoes with Cauliflower)– Perhaps one of the most basic Indian dishes, aloo gobhi is healthy as well as easy to prepare. It is quite popular on Indian restaurant menus too. 

Aloo Matar (Potatoes and Peas Curry) – You can prepare potatoes and peas in the dry form as a sabji or with some water to have a tasty curry.

Aloo Baingan (Potatoes with eggplant ) Everyday Indian dish, aloo baingan is quite underrated yet so good when prepared properly. Growing up in India, I saw my mom making this curry always in Mustard Oil and without mustard oil, I don’t find it as tasty here in North America ( Mustard Oil sold in grocery stores in North America mostly is labeled as for external use only.)

Potato Egg Curry (Aloo anda curry) This is a good curry to try if you like to eat eggs and want to have something substantial.

Aloo Phalli (Potatoes with green beans) Try this potato dish with french green beans for a quick side dish.

Aloo gajar matar (Potatoes with carrots and green peas) Combine carrots and peas along with potatoes to have this flavourful and hearty Indian side dish.

Aloo Bhindi ( Okra with potatoes) Okra/ Lady fingers taste great on their own but they taste even better when combined with potatoes. Another quick and yummy side dish from my Indian kitchen for you.

Aloo Palak (Spinach and potatoes) I find it hard to consume spinach just on its own but love this flavourful dish as it lets me have my cake and enjoy it too.

Aloo Methi (Potatoes with Fenugreek leaves) Really nutritious potato dish that my mom use to make a lot during winter months when Fenugreek leaves were available in abundance in Punjab region of India.

Potato Cabbage Masala (Bundgobhi aloo masala)  Another simple everyday Indian dish in which cabbage is cooked with potatoes. Great way to transform humble cabbage into a great side dish.

10. Jeera Aloo recipe

This is one of the most simple Indian recipes. In this dish we flavor potatoes with cumin seeds and it can be enjoyed as a side dish with rice or with chapati, naan etc.

Ingredients:
2 medium size chopped potatoes
1 small green chilli
2 inch piece of ginger julienned
2 tbsp Oil for cooking
3-4 stalks of Cilantro for garnish
1/2 tsp dried mango pwd (Amchur)
Salt as per taste
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp cumin seeds

– Start by heating oil
– Add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add green chili and ginger. Give them 2 mins and then add potatoes. Stir them and add 1/2 cup water
– Potatoes will take 10-12 mins to cook. Half way through add dried mango pwd.
– Once potatoes are done, garnish with Cilantro leaves and serve.

11. Aloo Ke Pakore Recipe

Potato fritters is often used as an appetizer as well as served to guests with a hot cup of chai. Anyways, Who doesn’t love deep fried potatoes 🙂 In this fritters recipe, we prepare the batter with chickpea flour i.e. besan.

12. Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe

Aloo Chana Chaat is my take on Indian Street food. Aloo Chana Chaat is basically an Indian snack, quite healthy and literally means Potato-Chickpea Salad with tons of yummy flavours.

Ingredients/ Method

1 Cup Boiled Chickpeas (Chana)
1 Cup Boiled Potatoes
1/2 Cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp Green chilli (Handle with care your mouth might get burnt)
2 tbsp Green Onions (Optional but adds a nice bite)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp roasted cumin pwd
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Tamarind Sauce/Chutney

For Dressing:
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
4 tbsp Plain homemade yogurt
1/2 tbsp Mint Leaves (I used dried)
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
(Blend all dressing ingredients together for smooth paste)

Simple mix all ingredients together, pour the dressing over and serve in mini tartletes or party cups.

13. Aloo Bonda Recipe

Aloo Bonda is basically spiced potato dumpling or call them potato balls. Great for parties, get togethers or potlucks. They also make a tasty snacking treat.

Ingredients: (Makes 30-40 balls)
4-5 medium size potatoes
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger-garlic
3 stalks of cilantro leaves (coriander leaves) chopped
1 small green chilli (optional- can make bonda’s extremely spicy)
2 tsp Mango Powder (Amchur)
1/2 tsp Red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper pwd

For Batter
1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
1/2 cup Rice Flour
Pinch of garam masala and mango pwd

Oil for deep frying

1. Boil, peel and mash potatoes
2. Add all the spices and mix everything thoroughly and make small golf size balls.
3. Prepare the batter by gradually adding water. Batter shouldn’t be too thick or runny.
4. Dip the potato balls in the batter and deep fry until golden brown (should only be 3-4 mins). You can fry several balls at a time.
5. Serve with your favourite sauce and enjoy!

14. Aloo Raita Recipe

During summer months, it is common practice to eat Raita along with lunch in many Indian households. Raita is just a yogurt preparation and in this recipe we combine it with boiled potatoes to have this yummy dish.

15. Potato Chickpea curry Recipe

A simple recipe to make at home using channa/chole and aloo (chickpeas with potato) and basic Indian spices is Potato chickpea curry (aloo chana curry). A very healthy vegetarian curry full of flavor and nutrition it is a must try for all curry lovers.

16. Potato Bhajji Recipe

Think of Potato Bhajji as scrambled potatoes Indian style. This bhajji (dish) can be eaten on its own, filled in sandwiches or can serve as a side dish with roti/paratha. It is often used as a stuffing for Dosas (South Indian crepes)

17. Hash Browns Indian style

Spice up your everyday Hash browns with some basic Indian spices. This hash browns recipe taste wonderful if you are a spice fan. If you like hash browns then do try this simple Indian style Hash browns recipe.

Ingredients: 2 large par-boiled potatoes, Salt, Turmeric, Garam Masala, Red chilli pwd, Dried fenugreek leaves and mango powder and butter.

18. Mashed Potatoes Recipes

Though not Indian, I love Mashed Potatoes. Try this best -ever mashed potatoes recipe at home especially when company is coming over or you are preparing feast for friends and family. This is a must have dish on your holiday buffet dinner or Christmas menu.

Ingredients:
4 lbs potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp regular salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter Unsalted
1 cup milk
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper

Method:
1. Peel the potatoes and put them in cold water.
2. Chop the potatoes in cubes and put them in a pot of water. Add in garlic salt and olive oil and let potatoes boil. Cook them for 12- 15 mins.
3. Once potatoes fall apart easily, drain the water and let the potatoes cool down.
4. Melt butter in a wok and add 1 cup milk. Heat up the two components.
5. Mash the potatoes.
6. Season milk with salt, parsley and black pepper. Add in mashed potatoes and mix well.
7. Add in Sour cream. Mix well and serve warm during dinner.

What do you want? Goat Simulator or Goat Curry

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While everyone is going gaga over this new game called Goat Simulator, I am busy preparing this delicious Goat curry for one of my close friends who turns thirty today (Well, she has been turning thirty since last few years..shhh..don’t tell her I shared her secret with you)

I read bunch of friends talking about Goat Simulator on facebook so had to check it out. Basically , it is a small, broken and stupid game. It was made in a couple of weeks so don’t expect a game in the size and scope of GTA with goats. In fact, you’re better off not expecting anything at all actually. To be completely honest, it would be best if you’d spend your $10 on a hula hoop, a pile of bricks, or maybe a real-life goat.

Is this an April’s Fool Joke.. I don’t know ??? Here’s what I heard:

Goat simulator is a manic playground where you trot around farmyard levels, as a goat, glitching through objects, abusing the rag-doll physics, destroying the environment, getting stuck on things and catapulting around, out of and sometimes even through the level.

The premise is simple: you’re a goat. I’m not sure how close to being an actual simulator it is; I’ve never been a goat and none of the goats I tried to speak to for this piece were very forthcoming (goats have very strict public relations officers). But living in the West Country I’ve seen plenty of outlandish goat behaviour, so I’d say Goat Simulator is around 95% accurate.

The goal of Goat Simulator is to cause as much farmyard mischief as possible, whether its blowing up cars, blowing up tankers, rolling boulders onto parties or disrupting protests. You score points by trashing things and causing chaos; a bit like GTA for goats, so you shouldn’t let kids play it. You can also backflip or frontflip, often by bouncing off of a trampoline or air vent, scoring more points as you go. Performing a combination gives you a score multiplier, so the best approach for high scoring is to dash around head-butting everything you see.

Now, why am I telling you all this coz I don’t know if the world needs another crazy game but surely if you love goat meat, you will enjoy this Goat Curry recipe. Better still, why not enjoy this tasty goat curry over rice or with naan bread while playing Goat simulator ( their might be some objections especially if you are using your daddy’s computer.) Tell me honestly, what would you rather have? Goat Simulator or Goat Curry?

Here’s how you can make fantastic Goat Curry at home (Kerala style), also called mutton curry (Nadan curry) or Attirachi recipe.

Ingredients:

500 gms Mutton/ Goat Meat
2 large chopped onions
2 roughly chopped tomatoes
400 Ml coconut milk ( 1 can)
3-4 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
1 tbsp ginger
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 to 1 tsp Fennel seeds
Small piece of cinnamon ( 1.5 cm cinnamon stick)
1 green chilli
2-3 cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 small bay leaf
2-3 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric
2 green cardamom

(If you don’t have access to some of these spices, then feel free to use Garam Masala or Even Curry Powder to prepare this dish)
However, if you are spice fanatic like me, you’ll have lots of fun preparing this amazing dish especially if there’s a special occasion like release of Goat Simulator ( No Pun intended)

Cilantro for garnish

Method:

– Combine all whole spices ( except salt, turmeric, red chilli pwd) along with ginger-garlic and some water in a blender and make paste out of them.

– In a pan/ wok/Kadhai, add 2-3 tbsp oil. Let oil become hot and then onions. Once onions start changing color, add your spice paste that you’ve made.

– Once oil starts oozing out (starts separating on sides of pan), add meat in. Brown the meat (a bout 10 mins)

– Add tomatoes and salt. Cook further for 5 mins. Add coconut milk. For thinner gravy, add some water ( about a cup- optional). Bring curry to boil and let meat simmer in the curry for 15 mins until tender and falls off the bone.

Once done, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with rice, naan or dosai.

10 amazing Egg Recipes you should try!

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Egg Recipes

Do you like eggs? Looking for some ‘eggcellent’ recipes to incorporate in your diet? Here are some tasty egg recipes for your from my kitchen.

1. Scrambled Eggs – Indian style called Ande Ki Bhurji 

If you have nothing in your fridge but simple Indian spices and some eggs, then go for this Scrambled eggs dish called Ande Ki bhurji Indian style.

2. Egg Curry

One of the most easy curry dishes you’ll ever prepare. Enjoy this curry over rice or with roti.

3. Egg Paratha

Want to have something on the go. This egg paratha is easy to make and perfect to hold in hand and bite. This Indian flatbread is sure to please all egg lovers. Make a bunch of these at night and just warm them and grab them on the go for breakfast.

4. Egg Fried Rice

Home after a long busy day? Nothing is as easy and delicious as this quick egg fried rice recipe. Great way to use leftover rice and veggies.  You can head over to the grocery store after you’ve regained your energy after this nutritious yet healthy dinner recipe.

5. Masala Egg Toast

Incorporate some veggies in your morning meal by preparing this tasty Masala Egg toast. Quick and tasty breakfast idea.

6. Masala Omelette

Need no carbs..well, then just prepare this flavourful Indian Masala Omelette. Protein rich, this will keep you energized for hours.

7. Potato Egg Curry

Really tasty curry prepared with Potatoes and eggs. Now, who doesn’t have them in their pantry most of the time.

8. Egg Roast

Don’t be mislead by the title of this dish. This Kerala style egg curry is often made during Easter by Christian community in southern parts of India.

9. Masala Egg Paratha 

Add some flavour to plain good ol’ paratha by adding veggies and eggs. Healthy breakfast or snack for anytime of the day.

10. Egg Salad Sandwich 

You cannot go wrong with this egg salad sandwich recipe. Easy to prepare, even teenagers can prepare this for a snack or for mommy when she is tired or busy with other tasks.