Quick and easy to prepare, and spiced with ginger, asafoetida, and fennel seeds, this urad dal dish is as comforting as it is aromatic. It can be eaten as either a side dish or a stew, and for all its simplicity, is incredibly flavorful—a treat for the senses. Now, technically, this should be made with…
Every day feels like a new adventure in my kitchen. Even dishes I’ve made before take on new life as I incorporate something new I’ve learned as I spend more time in my kitchen. Rogan Josh is the perfect example of how improving my Indian meals required one simple thing: the secret ingredient of TIME.…
I got this recipe from my friend Shaye, who blogs over at The Elliott Homestead. I actually found Shaye’s blog a little over a year ago, and just this past month, Frank and I had the wonderful opportunity to meet her family. This recipe is a great one because it’s totally guilt-free. Or at least…
Spicy Indian Eggplant I’ve never been much for eggplant. So when I found this Spicy Indian Eggplant recipe, I didn’t rush to make it right away. I figured I’d try it…eventually…but I didn’t plan to like it. Nuh-uh. Not for me. I guess I was a little jilted because the only ever time I’ve had…
I belatedly realized that I’ve been posting a few recipes that include garam masala, and that many of you might not know what that actually is. Garam masala means “warming spice mix.” It can be a mixture of whole or ground spices, and the recipes that it can be used in are numerous, but they…
You all are going to love this for 4 reasons: It was one of the first Indian dishes I ever made, which means that it is EASY! It can be made in 30 minutes flat! It tastes delicious. It tastes even better on the second day. Or the third day. Or the fourth day. Well…if…