Channa masala is an aromatic and delicious Indian curry made with boiled chickpeas cooked in an onion tomato base along with few other aromatics and spices. It is usually served with pooris, dosa, chapathi or even a simple jeera rice like i served when i made this. It is usually a quick one pot dishContinue reading “Channa ( Chickpeas) Masala”
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Chilli Paneer gravy ( quick version)
Chilli paneer is an Indo chinese starter/main made using pan fried/ deep fried paneer along with few other sauces. This can be had as such if made dry or as a side gravy with noodles/fried rice. I follow two different ways to make chilli paneer. One is where I deep fry the paneer pieces, makeContinue reading “Chilli Paneer gravy ( quick version)”
Instant Pot Vegetable Kurma ( with Home-made Masala)
Vegetable kurma is an Indian side dish served mostly with chapathis, dosa , poori or even idlis. This veg kurma is made using mixed vegetables and an array of spices. The recipe for veg kurma varies with every region. This particular , South Indian style kurma is made with home-made masala powder . I haveContinue reading “Instant Pot Vegetable Kurma ( with Home-made Masala)”
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, rich paneer based gravy in a luscious onion tomato, butter and cashew sauce. It is a mild tasting gravy with very few spices, onion tomato base, cashew paste, fresh paneer, cooked in butter and topped of with cream and crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek). This paneer butter masala tastesContinue reading “Paneer Butter Masala”
Kheema Pav (Instant Pot Method)
One of the most popular Indian street food, Kheema pav is spicy curry dish made with minced meat (beef, lamb or chicken) onion, tomato, freshly ground masala and served with buttered and toasted pav (rolls/buns). It serves the purpose of a complete meal with a side of some salad, onion slices and lemon wedges. HenceContinue reading “Kheema Pav (Instant Pot Method)”
Chicken Pakora ( Chicken & Onion Fritters)
Chicken Pakora – A yummy and spicy Indian tea time snack or appetiser made using thinly sliced onions, chicken, green chillies, gram flour and basic spices. This can be made in under 20 minutes if you skip the marination and have all the ingredients ready. Spicy and crispy, these chicken pakoras be had as suchContinue reading “Chicken Pakora ( Chicken & Onion Fritters)”
Carrot & Corn Kurma
Carrot and corn kurma is a quick vegetarian side dish made by cooking carrot and corn in an onion tomato base gravy. This kurma goes well with phulkas, dosa or even plain cooked rice. Since this kurma is less spicy, toddlers will prefer it. I have made this in my instant pot but this canContinue reading “Carrot & Corn Kurma”
Chilli Chicken
Chilli Chicken is one of the amazing and popular Indo-Chinese appetiser served in most of the Indo- Chinese restaurant. Made with fried chicken/baked chicken, peppers, green chillies, onions and few sauces this chilli chicken is sweet, spicy as well as sour and serves as a best accompaniment for fried rice/noodles. I have tried and madeContinue reading “Chilli Chicken”
Egg Roast Gravy
Egg Roast – Boiled eggs are cooked in a caramelised, tangy tomato onion base and finished with thick coconut milk. This egg roast can be served with rice, chapathi, and the best options being appam or idiappam. A yummy and healthy protein fix for your morning breakfast or any other meal, this can be preparedContinue reading “Egg Roast Gravy”
Gobi, Aloo & Matar Curry
A simple and quick onion tomato based curry made using cauliflower, potato and peas. This gobi aloo and peas curry is mildly spiced and can be had with roti/phulka and rice. It basically a toddler friendly recipe since it has all the three veggies favoured by kids. I used my instant pot to make thisContinue reading “Gobi, Aloo & Matar Curry”
The Greedy Tummy 