Simplified Indian Cooking
I love the buttery, tangy, smoky flavor of Murg Makhani or Butter Chicken. It is popular with kids and adults alike and I receive many requests from my guests for this recipe. Fenugreek leaves deliver a very unique flavor to Butter Chicken; dried leaves are available all year round and fresh fenugreek is available during […]
Burfi gets its name from Burf which means snow.There are many kinds of Burfis and the main ingredient is Khoa or Mawa. Khoa is made by cooking milk until all the liquid has evaporated, leaving a ricotta cheese like solid. Khoa is hard to find and since making it is very time consuming, I use […]
Growing up in Lucknow, India, Shami Kabab (a Mughlai delicacy) was part of a great meal; served with Rumali Roti (roti as thin as a hankerchief) or Biryani and chutney. It is really very easy to make and you can impress your guests with little effort. Make a double batch and freeze some patties to […]
Chai or tea is not only a popular drink in India, it is a part of the culture. Chai has gained popularity in the rest of the world as well. Masala Chai is sweetened tea with spices and milk. You can buy all kinds of spice mixes for Masala Chai, however it is really easy […]
Moong beans are very popular in Indian cuisine. They are eaten as Whole Moong Daal, split Moong with or without skin and Moong flour is used in many sweet and savory dishes. Moong Daal Khichdi made with skinless daal and rice is a common dish served to babies. Whole Moong Daal is a wholesome dish […]