Category Archives: Indian Cuisine
Achari Chicken Tikkas (Chicken Cooked In Pickling Spices)
I am always looking for different ways to cook chicken- I guess so is everyone else. It is easy to pick it up while doing your weekly shop- or in my case- daily shop. I have to admit- I prefer chicken thighs to any other part of the bird. I find it very versatile, forgiving and full of flavor. I especially use it when making ethnic dishes.
I love making chicken tikkas- my daughter loves them- and I feel good about giving her delicious, organic meat with some veggies on the side.
I felt like eating tikkas but I wanted to prepare them a little differently than my usual. The cooking method is the same- it is the marinade that is completely different- sky is the limit when it comes to flavoring the yogurt. I made a spice mix which is similar to pickling spices used in Indian pickles. It is a classic mixture of fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds with onion seeds, etc. It gives the chicken a delicious sweet, savory and liquorice flavor.
These are best if marinated over night- if you didn’t plan ahead, no worries- a couple of hours will be fine as well. Keep this recipe in mind as you start thinking of grilling outside- enjoy!!
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Masoor Dal with Dried Mint
I love simple lentil dishes. It reminds me of home- comfort food. I like using the pink lentils the most as they cook really fast and are delicious. I served these lentils with the cauliflower I posted yesterday. This is a perfect complement to the veggies as the lentils provide a good amount of protein without cooking any meat- if you don’t want to. I recently decided to go vegan twice a week. Mondays and Tuesdays are my day to stay away from meat and all meat products. I certainly don’t want to give up any kind of food, but I think reducing the amount of meat we eat is a great idea. The good thing is that Indian food lends itself to a vegan lifestyle. If you are not eating vegan, by all means use butter or ghee to finish off the dish- it brings a whole lot of nutty flavor to the lentils and makes them delicious. The other important ingredient in this dish is dried mint. You must try this dish- it is one of my favorite…
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Cilantro and Dill Roast Chicken
I love making roast chicken, especially on a gloomy day, preferably a Sunday. The house smells divine and the whole meal is delicious. I made this one with Indian flavors including cilantro and dill. I also added garam masala to the mix which really boosted the flavor profile. If you don’t have garam masala, just skip it and stick with the aromatics. Either way the chicken will be absolutely delicious. read more …
Spiced Shrimp
All I can say about this dish is that it is delicious!! I love shrimp and this is a great way to cook them. I made a spice mix of mustard seeds, cumin, coriander and curry leaves. I marinated them and then cooked them up in a delicious combination of aromatics including cilantro and dill.. this could be great for an appetizer or a meal!
Coconut Shredded Cabbage
I think I have mentioned it many times that my husband loves cabbage.. me on the other hand, am not a fan of cabbage. I will eat it but it is not my first choice. This dish, I have to say, is delicious. I guess anything with coconut and peanuts is yummy.. This is a very easy dish to make, especially if you are lazy like me and buy the already shredded, packaged cabbage…