I spent 10 years in Mumbai finishing school and in college and during this time, Bombay curry was a staple at my Aunt's house, feasted on...

This is the most traditional dal from West Bengal, especially Calcutta. This dal is particularly served during Hindu festivals and during...

I am very partial to kichdis, and Indian cuisine has an unlimited number of them from every region and community. See more on the history...

I have become a bit obsessed with amaranth greens, both the red and green variety, because they are delicious and so full of nutrients....

Andhra cuisine is known to be bold and complex. It consists of complex spice mixes and cooking techniques that allow the spices and...

Paneer was introduced to India, and the neighboring countries, Pakistan and Bangladesh, by the Afghan and Persian invaders. Today is is...

I do love okra especially when they are grilled or broiled in the oven. Traditionally, Indians have fried okra, in tons of oil as the...

I was asked to make a light curry of mixed vegetables for a close friend who is on a very limited diet. I wanted to stay away from the...

I learned about bilimbi, also called tree cucumber or tree sorrel, recently after I was presented a wonderful pickle by a close friend....

India's cuisine is dominated by pickles, sauces and chutneys. The varieties are endless and flavors range from very spicy, like tihs...

Kedgeree, or kichidis, is a dish that was made famous by the British during their occupation of India. However, this class of dishes goes...

This relatively simple recipe is one of those that is over the top good. In India I am limited to mutton chops, but you can use lamb...

I do admit that I like complex flavors, but this super simple recipe is both elegant and delicious. The simplicity of using great...

I saw these beautiful fruit in the market and had to use them in a few recipes. Gooseberries are a tart, crunchy berry that is quite...

This dish is that perfect starter, pungent, succulent and absolutely wonderful. This is a traditional North Indian dish from Punjab and...

Early summer has the vegetables vendors in India start putting out piles of green, raw mangoes. This is followed by the frenzy of making...

Achaar as it is known in India, or pickle, is a world to its own. No Indian meal is complete without a variety of pickles present on the...

The most common dish with fresh fenugreek leaves is with potatoes or meat. But you all know I tend to stray away from the standard. This...

Appetizers are the most critical part of the meal. It sets the tone for the evening and always has to be outstanding. This appetizer is...

Rasam, literally means pepper water is the originator of the famed mulligatawny soup, but that history is for another blog. Rasams are...