Simplified Indian Cooking
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. […]
Kofta refers to anything shaped like a ball, made either of meat or vegetables and fried, baked or broiled. It can be served dry or in a gravy. Meat koftas are traditionally fried in a skillet but I prefer to bake mine in the oven, it is so much easier. You can serve Kofta with […]
Stuffed Bell peppers always look so impressive at the table. There are many filling variations and one of my favorites is lamb. Once the filling is ready, the work is almost done because the peppers are baked in the oven and they come out perfect every time! You can prepare the filling a day or […]
The word Shahi means royal and this dish is indeed fit for a king! The use of tomato paste and cream gives the gravy a smooth, velvety texture. I like to chop the raisins to keep their flavor subtle and use coconut to give body to the sauce. The gravy is finger-licking good! Make Shahi […]
There are several theories why a dish is called ‘Do Pyaza’. ‘Do’, (pronounced like the word ‘though’) means two in Hindi and ‘Pyaz’ means onion. One theory suggests that the weight of the onion is twice that of the meat; another that only two onions are used. The most practical theory is that the onions […]
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 […]