Sweet, Sour, & Spicy Imli Chutney (Tamarind)
Imli is one of the most common condiments/sauce/chutney served with appetizers in Indian cuisine! Its a unique balance of sweet, sour, and spicy taste which is quintessential for chaats and appetizers. Tamarind or Imli is made into a chutney or sauce that is very commonly served with appetizers and a must for topping chaats and […]
Kenyan Meal: Ugali, Sukumawiki & Githeri
A complete Vegetarian Kenyan meal with humble staples like Ugali (corn meal mash), Sukumawiki (Collard Greens) and Githeri (corn and beans stew). In Kenya, a staple traditional meal includes Ugali which is a corn meal mash, Sukumawiki which is a collard green stir fry, along with Githeri a corn and beans stew. Githeri is close […]
Comforting Wheat Raab
Filling and packed with energy, Raab is a thick creamy comforting soup, especially when you are sick or on a cold winter day! Raab is a thick soup made which can be made sweet or savory with various different flours. It is packed with energy and nutrition and very filling. This recipe is very near […]
Masala Dabba / Spice Box
What’s in your dabba? The most commonly used spices to include in your Masala Dabba / spice treasure box! Spices are are quintessential for Indian cooking. Recipes are incomplete without spices, whether its warm ones used for desserts or spicy ones used for curries. Used whole or as ground powders, most kitchens have a Masala […]
Homemade Mukhwas (Churan)
Homemade crunchy and colorful Mukhwas, a perfect after meal digestive and mouth freshener! Mukhwas, is a mix of various toasted seeds that are known to help with digestion. Some of the seeds like fennel have floral fragrance which helps to remove any after taste in the mouth and acts as a mouth freshener, like an […]
Homemade Garam Masala Powder
Homemade Garam masala is easy to make: add a burst of fragrance and earthiness to your dishes! Garam Masala is a blend of warm Indian spices, roasted and ground into a powder. Many folks new to Indian cooking misunderstand this to be 1 spice which is not the case. Garam means hot, in this case these […]
Nihari Masala Powder
Easy to make at home, Nihari masala is a burst of warm spices Nihari is a Pakistani curry, popular in muslim cuisine served on special occasions. It is a slow cooked stew-like curry made with beef, goat or even chicken flavored with an abundance of warm spices. The gravy is perfect for soaking up with […]
Decadent Creamy Malai
A delectable sweet dipping sauce Malai is a cream which originates from the Indian subcontinent, used in cooking desserts or devoured as is with breads. Malai is a labor of love, made by boiling raw whole milk for hours and then letting it cool. The thick layer of fat and proteins left on top is […]
Adrak Lasen (Ginger Garlic) Paste
A must have time saver for every kitchen, no need to peel garlic and ginger daily, make and store this paste so that its ready for quick use everyday! If you intend to cook Asian or Italian foods frequently, Adu Lasen Paste (adrak lasen) is a huge time saver if made in bulk and available […]
Masala Chai
The real Indian Masala Chai, a warm comforting Indian spiced tea, now enjoyed worldwide Tea is common in all parts of Asia and Middle East, there are many different versions, each look and taste very different. In east Asia, […]