Simplified Indian Cooking
Black-eyed Peas, known as Lobiya in Hindi are quite versatile and easy to cook. They are used in many recipes including this easy to make appetizer or snack. I lived in Birmingham, Alabama for many years with my husband and children where Black-eyed Peas are an important part of a traditional New Year’s dinner. It […]
I love this Fish Curry because of its refreshing tart flavor, there are three souring agents in this recipe that work well together. Tomato and tamarind add richness to color as well. I prefer the texture of Trout for this dish and cook it with the skin for extra flavor. Any kind of fish tastes good […]
The first time I tasted Kabocha squash was in a tempura dish at a Japanese restaurant. I fell in love with its texture and flavor and have been cooking it ever since. I make pakoras out of it, dipping in a besan batter and deep frying or serve it as a side dish by simply […]
I love the sweet-tart-pungent flavor of this lamb dish. Achaari Gosht gets its unique taste and color from mustard and fennel in the pickling spice blend. The combined acidity of vinegar and yogurt adds the perfect amount of tang. This dish is quite easy to make and works really well in a slow cooker. ingredients: 1 lb. […]
Acorn squash has a sweet flavor and softer texture than most pumpkins. I grew up eating green pumpkins that were not quite ripe in a similar dish as this Acorn Squash Curry with Chana beans. You can peel Acorn Squash before cooking but the skin is quite tender especially after cooking so it does not […]