Simplified Indian Cooking
Dates and nuts always make a great combination; these Date Nut Rolls make a healthy snack, a quick dessert and a great hiking companion. I have been making some version of this roll for many years and have found the perfect combination of crispy pumpkin seeds with crunchy almonds and soft pistachios. Slip a few […]
Taro or Arvi is a common name for the corms and tubers of the plant Colocasia. A perennial, tropical plant primarily grown as a root vegetable for its edible starchy corm, Taro is native to southeast Asia. It is believed to have been one of the earliest cultivated plants, originating perhaps in eastern India. The giant leaves of […]
Kachoris (pronounced ka-CHO-ree) are a very unique dish from Northeast India. My Punjabi and South Indian friends are always surprised when they eat it for the first time! Kachoris are basically a stuffed puri. These are different from Khasta kachoris because they are made with whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, plus there is […]
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 […]
Cranberry Chutney is a favorite at our Thanksgiving table as well as with Indian meals. I try to add as little sugar as possible by replacing it with dried fruits. Dried apricots compliment the cranberries and blend well in this chutney, you can use raisins or dates too. Try Spicy Cranberry Chutney with Brie and […]
Naan was originally a generic word for any Indian bread, but now it’s the most popular leavened bread. In India, naan isn’t made at home because people do not have a tandoor or clay oven, which can heat up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit! Impossible for a standard home oven, but I figured out a great […]