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Category Archives: Indian Food

Rogan Josh

We’ve all heard of Rogan Josh, many of us have eaten Rogan Josh, and some of you may have made it at home using a commercial curry paste, but this … Continue reading

November 19, 2012 · 5 Comments

Spicy Eggplants

  It’s rare for me to make a recipe verbatim from a recipe book. I can’t help but tweak this and omit that depending on what I have on hand … Continue reading

November 5, 2012 · 2 Comments

Tandoori Marinade

  One of the joys of eating in an Indian restaurant is the meat that is cooked in a tandoor, a traditional clay oven . The traditional bright red marinade … Continue reading

November 2, 2012 · 1 Comment

Cardamom and Lemon Chicken

Cardamom Chicken is a delicious combo of citrus, coconut and coriander, all underscored by the slightly mouth numbing spiciness of fresh cardamom. Don’t be tempted to replace the whole seeds … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

KEDGEREE

Kedgeree satisfies both my love of curry, and rice.  Some sources say this dish was created in India during the time of the British Raj, combining the idea of eggs … Continue reading

June 15, 2012 · 4 Comments

Chicken Curry with Tomatoes

            This is a simple mild curry even the kids will like. This gently aromatic, moist and tender chicken dish has a garlicky sweet tomato … Continue reading

June 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Carrot and Cashew Nut Pilau

Rice is my ultimate comfort food, well, rice and chicken soup actually. The soup is another story, but rice whether it’s sweet as in rice pudding, savoury as in risotto, … Continue reading

June 5, 2012 · 10 Comments

Califlower and Potato Curry – Aloo Gobi

Another quick and simple vegetable curry, one to enjoy in the cooler months when cauliflower is readily available. 200 g potato, scrubbed and diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

June 1, 2012 · 9 Comments

LUCKNOW STYLE CHICKEN BIRYANI

Biryani is a great dish to prepare ahead then reheat gently in the oven. Fragrant pilau teamed with a mild chicken curry and served with a simple steamed green vegetable … Continue reading

April 26, 2012 · 6 Comments

FISH CURRY with PEAS

  1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chilli 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon … Continue reading

April 18, 2012 · 6 Comments

Simple and delicious, Green Bean Curry

Continuing on from my earlier posts about simple vegetable curries, this Bean Curry with Ginger and Coriander is a ripper, quick to prepare and quick to cook and good for … Continue reading

March 20, 2012 · 3 Comments