In my mind, Easter and a hearty feast are so interrelated. Maybe that’s because I grew up in a tradition where the Lent season ended with a massive lunch on Easter Sunday. While different varieties of spicy curries adorned the table, I loved the aroma that fills the entire house. The
Aloo Gobi | Indian Potatoes and Cauliflower
Indian potatoes and cauliflower a.k.a Aloo gobi. Cubes of potatoes and cauliflower florets coated in spices, accentuated by a sprinkle of garam masala. It’s always my first choice for dinner on a super busy day. It’s quick, easy, and very healthy. Moreover, perfect when I want to cook simple meals for the family. With…
Jamie Oliver’s North Indian Lamb Curry
Delicious. Warm. Inviting. Spicy. All these make a simple curry a perfect one. When you add another word, “easy” to the above words, you’re definitely talking about this north Indian lamb curry. Can’t believe? This is one of the easiest curries to make as most of the cooking is done in the oven. Why…
Murgh Tikka | Chicken Tikka | Video
Murgh tikka or chicken tikka – Add a bit of wow-factor to your menu with these spiced chicken skewers. These are marinated twice to make the most tender and juiciest bites of chicken. Ideal as an appetizer or side dish! There
Coconut Ladoo – with Condensed Milk
Have you started Diwali celebrations yet? In northern parts of India, the festivities last for about five days. Along with all the celebrations, this festival of lights also brings a wide array of sweets and delicacies. These completely addictive coconut ladoos are just one among them. The lightly toasted coconut gives the ladoos a…
Kichu | Papdi Nu Lot (Guest Post by Pretty Polymath)
Hi The Nish Kitchen readers! My name is Hetal and I blog over at Pretty Polymath, where I blog about food, traveling, crafting and whatever else catches my fancy. When Rosemary asked me to do a guest post about a unknown Indian meal I immediately thought of kichu. Kichu, also known as papdi nu lot,…
Lamb Korma
Hope you all had a very lovely weekend. Well, I’d a very busy one, and guess what I was doing. Yes, whipping up some incredible dishes in my kitchen. I should say, the weekend proved to be a smashing success. And that means, I’ve a few recipes in my draft folder, waiting just for…
Tandoori Roast Chicken
Tandoori roast chicken – Whole chicken marinated with homemade tandoori paste and then baked to perfection! A classic yet surprisingly easy to make at home. When I talk about Indian food, tandoori chicken is the first dish that comes to my mind. Ok, maybe the second, right after butter chicken. Anyway, these classic recipes hold…
Homemade Tandoori Paste
Make a list of your favorite Indian dishes. I’m sure tandoori will be on it, that too somewhere at the top. The real tandoori dishes are cooked in a ‘tandoor’. It works like like an oven but is made of clay. Tandoor cooked dish just means awesome flavor. I’d love to have this amazing gadget…