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Category: Curries and Gravies

Baingan Ki Kadhi (Eggplant in a Yogurt based gravy)

Baingan Ki Kadhi (Eggplant in a Yogurt based gravy)

I have posted the recipe of the most delicious and filling Kadhi earlier.Now I present it again with a slight twist – I have added Baingan (Brinjal/Eggplant) to it and slightly modified the Pakoda recipe.The taste – the same and unbeatable with the goodness of […]

Subz Khada Masala (Mixed Vegetables in a Yogurt based gravy)

Subz Khada Masala (Mixed Vegetables in a Yogurt based gravy)

This is a mild curry which suits everybody’s palate!I have taken mixed vegetables and cooked them with yogurt to bring out the taste of all the vegetables.I also added salted fresh Fenugreek Leaves and the result was a delicious curry which can be had with […]

Bharwan Baingan (Stuffed baby Eggplant/Brinjal/Aubergine)

Bharwan Baingan (Stuffed baby Eggplant/Brinjal/Aubergine)

Stuffed vegetables and meat are common in every culture of the world.They differ in terms of ingredients,spices and condiments and mode of cooking.They may be deep fried,shallow fried,baked,cooked underground as in the case with some Hawaiian delicacies and the list is endless.In India we have […]

Pindi Chana/Pindi Chole

Pindi Chana/Pindi Chole

This recipe originated in Rawalpindi in Pakistan and hence the name.It is different from the normal Chole Masala in the sense that the way of preparation and spices are different.You will see that the chickpeas appear a little different in this recipe than the other […]

Methi Malai Paneer(A lovely curry of Paneer and Fenugreek Leaves)

Methi Malai Paneer(A lovely curry of Paneer and Fenugreek Leaves)

There are very less people who do not like Paneer.There is a subtle and rich taste for this lovely Indian cottage cheese that makes people go crazy for it. This curry comprises of blocks of Paneer and Fenugreek Leaves called Methi patta in Hindi in […]

Aloo Masala(Spiced Potatoes North Indian style)

Aloo Masala(Spiced Potatoes North Indian style)

Aloo Masala is a Tomato based North Indian curry or sabzi as it is called in the local language.It is typically had with any Indian breads and plain rice.The breads which are mostly enjoyed with this curry are Poori,Bedmi Poori(Lentil stuffed bread) and Kachori.Other choices […]

Paneer Makhanwala

Paneer Makhanwala

“Makhan” means butter in Hindi.So Paneer Makhanwala is a really tasty satin smooth curry in which soft cubes of Paneer are simmered to a juicy deliciousness.This curry is generally had with any Indian Bread like Roti,Parantha,Lachha Parantha,Naan or Kulcha.It can be also had with plain […]

Shahi Badami Kaddu(Pumpkin simmered in a mildly spiced almond flavored gravy).

Shahi Badami Kaddu(Pumpkin simmered in a mildly spiced almond flavored gravy).

Speaking of vegetables I find the Pumpkin as one of the least favored in India.In the West,its a vegetable worth waiting for in the Autumn or Fall season as its associated with Halloween,pies,tarts and baked as chunks and flavored with herbs.But considering the Indian take […]

Vegetable stuffed Paneer in Saffron Gravy

Vegetable stuffed Paneer in Saffron Gravy

I love challenges and this was no exception.I will always cherish Priya Suresh for the wonderful challenge she has started.You enroll in the group and are divided into pairs.You get 2 ingredients from your partner and give her 2 yourself.Then you rack your brains thinking […]

Aloo Dum(Aloor Dom) – Baby Potatoes in a thick gravy

Aloo Dum(Aloor Dom) – Baby Potatoes in a thick gravy

This recipe is a classic Bengali favorite.It is made with baby Potatoes enveloped in a lovely thick gravy which literally makes you slurp your fingers.This recipe is enjoyed best with hot,fluffy and steaming Lucchis(Bengali refined flour Pooris or fried bread). Taken from a wonderful recipe […]

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