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Cabbage Thoran recipe- How to cook (easy Indian dish)

Cabbage thoran is my favorite Indian side dish. Growing up in Malaysia and a lover of Indian food, I have lunches regularly at Indian Malaysian restaurants. They lay a large piece of banana leaf in front of me,  scoop a large pile of white rice that I can never finish, and are inundated by a …

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Boneless chicken handi- popular restaurant-style recipe

I’ve had boneless chicken handi several times in Pakistani restaurants during my recent trips to Islamabad, Gilgit, and Skardu. Apart from the spectacular scenery, the food was terrific. Now, it’s time to try making the chicken handi at home! Chicken Handi is a popular dish in India and Pakistan, traditionally cooked in an earthen clay …

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Lamb korma recipe- an easy curry liked by everyone

My wife enjoys lamb, whereas I have a particular liking for korma.  So today, we have chosen to make a dish by combining both. I am enthusiastic about sharing this lamb korma recipe with you!  Although I have written a chicken korma recipe before, preparing the lamb version requires a few adjustments due to its …

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Beef Madras curry- Easy recipe with slow cooker

Beef Madras is a curry dish made with tender beef and aromatic spices. It is a rich, fragrant, and relatively hot curry that can be served with flavored rice, naan, and cooling raita (yogurt salad) for a complete meal. The key features of a Madras curry are hot and spicy, with vibrant deep reddy brown …

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Bombay potatoes (Bombay Aloo) – easy Indian vegan recipe

Bombay potatoes (aloo Bombay) are a beloved Indian dish.  I love Indian food. A few days ago, I ordered takeout from an Indian restaurant for dinner, with Bombay Aloo as one of the side dishes. After I tried it, I reckoned it was easier to make than I first thought, as most ingredients are available …

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Aloo Matar gravy recipe – How to cook potatoes and peas curry

Today I want to share a simple yet delicious Aloo Matar gravy recipe (potato and green pea curry), a popular vegetarian dish from India. The main ingredients are a comforting mix of tender potatoes and green peas in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, plus some other basic ingredients. This dish is a delicious vegetarian meal that …

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Chicken 65 recipe- How to make it (amazing restaurant-style flavor)

Today’s recipe is chicken 65 recipe, a famous Indian spicy dish. There are various stores to explain why it is called chicken 65.  Whatever it is, you don’t need 65 spices to make this dish. What you need is just some simple spices in your kitchen pantry.  Let me show you how to make Chicken …

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Chili chicken – How to prepare in four easy steps

Chili chicken is the real deal among all the Indo-Chinese dishes.  Growing up in a Chinese family and crazy about Indian food, I can vouch that it is neither the authentic taste of Indian nor any sub-genre of Chinese food. I was surprised by the taste after my first bite of this hybrid dish. It …

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How to make samosa, the perfect Indian style snack

Samosa is a flaky, crispy, and delicious Indian snack.  It is made with a pastry stuffed with spiced potato filling and wrapped to form a perfect pyramid, then deep-fried to golden. You can find these little fried parcels in cafes, restaurants, even street food stores.  I like samosa as that is my go-to teatime snack …

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