Chef Benny’s sweet, sour and spicy pumpkin, banana, and pineapple khichadi (curry) is an easy Kerala recipe – a curry of pumpkin, fruit, coconut, yogurt, and spices. Sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, this is the perfect side for a grilled piece of fish or a nice teriyaki chicken breast. It is also satisfying with just plain white rice! Ingredients:…
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If you haven’t eaten lotus stem – and I am always surprised, having grown up in South East Asia where they are commonly found, by how many people haven’t – it is similar in taste to the crunchy, raw water chestnut. Slightly bland, crisp, with a fibrous texture and the lack of any dominating flavour, like tofu, it takes on…
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Continue ReadingGinger snaps – from a tall can Mom brought home from the supermarket – were always a favourite of mine growing up. These spicy ginger cookies- made with both fresh and candied ginger- are a more mature version of my childhood favourite! Try this easy recipe for the holidays and all year round as well. Ingredients: 2¼ cups all-purpose…
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Continue ReadingA quick recipe of mildly spiced eggplant on garlic and mint yoghurt base, ideal as a dinner side or a substitute for a salad. Perfect for Christmas or any other celebratory dinner! Ingredients: For eggplant : 1 large eggplant, about 500g ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon red chili, ground 1 egg, well beaten 5 tablespoons rice…
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Continue ReadingA super easy and quick, flavourful recipe of Indian chicken kofta or meatballs in a spicy yoghurt based curry. Perfect for a gathering or party! Ingredients: For Kofta: minced chicken, 500g 1 onion, chopped or grated 4 cloves garlic, grated 1” ginger, grated 1 green chili, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt Click here to buy ½ teaspoon garam masala…
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Continue ReadingMade with gluten-free Worcestershire sauce instead of soy sauce, this super-easy recipe is quick and yummy – ideal for one of those evenings you don’t want a complicated dinner! Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breast halves (about 280g) ½ teaspoon cornflour 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, diced into ½” squares 12-15 pieces cashews, broken…
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Continue ReadingA no-cook recipe for delicious and very more-ish bliss balls made of raw carrots, fresh coconut, and dates. Perfect for a school lunch box or after-dinner snack, with no effort at all! Ingredients: 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup fresh shredded coconut 6 dates soaked in water for a half-hour (about 70g) ½ teaspoon grated ginger ½ teaspoon cardamom…
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Continue ReadingCrispy, spicy cauliflower with nicely browned potatoes – gobi aloo – is a North Indian favourite. Use this quick, easy recipe to impress everyone at home! Ingredients: Half a large cauliflower, cut into florets, about 250g 2 small potatoes, about 125g ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2-3 whole red chilies 1 bay leaf ½…
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Continue ReadingA delicious North Indian sweet stuffed with coconut and raisins and made on celebratory holidays. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon ghee 9 tablespoons water –divided 6 tablespoons coconut, lightly roasted 2 tablespoons khus khus (poppy seeds), lightly roasted 50g khoya (dried Indian milk product) 1 tablespoon raisins, chopped ½ cup plus ¾ tablespoons sugar- divided 4-5 green cardamoms,…
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Continue ReadingA delicious potato curry made on days that Indians fast and do not eat cereals, nor onion or garlic. A simple recipe, it is a favourite in our house even on days that no one is fasting! Perfect with puris or rice for a Sunday lunch! Looking for an easy Indian “curry”? Here’s one! Ingredients: 3 potatoes (about 450-500g)…
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