Category: Indian

  • Chapati: Indian Bread

    Chapati: Indian Bread

    These are like corn tortillas but made with whole wheat flour. I got the recipe from The Everything Indian Cookbook: 300 Tantalizing Recipes–From Sizzling Tandoori Chicken to Fiery Lamb Vindaloo (Everything: Cooking). I halved the original recipe because I’m only cooking for two (plus lunch leftovers). Save Save

  • Spiced Broccoli, Indian Style

    Spiced Broccoli, Indian Style

    Not traditional Indian food I’m sure, but just as we have access to vegetables from around the world, so do other countries. And it’s fun to see what they do with them.  I overcooked these, having let the oil get to hot for a change.  (Usually it seems I start cooking before the oil is…

  • Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry Recipe

    Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry Recipe

    My mom sent me a recipe for this, from which I made my grocery list and menu plan. Then tonight when I set out to start dinner I couldn’t find her recipe!  I did find this one from Cooking Light and am thinking it was awfully close to hers so started from there.  I know…

  • Chicken Biryani Curry from Jamie Oliver

    Chicken Biryani Curry from Jamie Oliver

    I made some more great Indian curries the other night. The Patak curry pastes and cooking sauces are really good! I used the Pataks Biryani Paste with this curry last night. Basic genesis of the recipe comes from Jamie’s Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals, one of my favorite new cookbooks.…

  • Indian Dinner: Butter Chicken, Chickpea Curry, Potatoes and Lentils

    Indian Dinner: Butter Chicken, Chickpea Curry, Potatoes and Lentils

    I’m not sure if the latter dish qualifies as Indian or not. I got it from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food. I first served it at a family meal as a side dish for omnivores and a main dish for vegetarians. It was gobbled up by everyone!…