KADHAI GOSHT (LAMB)

Kadhai Lamb is a North-Indian lamb dish cooked in an abundance of tomatoes with the predominant flavors of fenugreek, coriander and cumin. This dish got it's name from the cooking utensil 'KADHAI' means wok, a typical Indian iron cooking utensil used in preparing it.. Most Indian prefer Mutton (goat meat) to Dumba (lamb meat) with a little fat on it ... this fat gives a very distinguished taste and great flavor to the dish.

Tangdi Kabab

Tangdi means leg. This chicken drumstick kabab is bar-be-cued with the bone in a charcoal tandoor which results in spice infused flavorful succulent kabab. If you don't have tandoor, you can cook this kabab in an oven too.

Murgh malai Kabab

I have made this magnificent, creamy, melt-in-the -mouth Kabab from the breasts of the chicken. It combines the joys of traditional spices and herbs with mild cheddar cheese.

TIPS: While bar-be-cuing baste the Kababs at least three times. It is the application of clarified butter or extra virgin olive oil which seals in the juices and makes the kababs succulent.

Kadhi Pakodi

A very simple dish, Kadhi-Pakodi originates from the northern state of Punjab- the land of milk and honey. Potato and onion dumplings simmered in a yogurt and chic pea based stew tempered with fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. This is usually eaten for lunch with plain rice or pan breads like chapati

Shrimps in Hot Garlic Sauce

 Indo-Chinese Cuisine came into existence when the Chinese community settled in India (Calcutta) between 1820 - 1837. Chinese food in India became very popular as the taste was modified to satisfy the Indian palate. Today Modern Indian-Chinese is one of the favorite cuisines  after Indian food in India. Chicken Manchurian and Hakka cuisine being the most sought after. Indian Chinese meal includes chicken, shrimp or vegetable variants of Hakka or Szechwan noodles popularly referred to as Chow Mein and Szechwan Fried Rice. American Chop Suey and Sweet and Sour dishes can be found at many restaurants.

Nalli Nihari (Lamb Shank)

Nalli Nihari ( Lamb Shank) originated in Jama Masjid and near by Daryaganj area of Old Delhi city of India during Mughal Empire in the late 18th century. Later on this dish was perfected in the Royal Kitchens of Awadh. Nihari is cooked overnight which results in extremely tender meat.  This Nihari recipe calls for 6-8 hours of cooking time. It is garnished with fresh cilantro, juliennes of ginger and a lemon wedge. Traditionally the dish is eaten in the early hours of the morning. It is eaten for lunch and dinner too. Best enjoyed during winter and best eaten with Naan.

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Tangy Onion & Tomato Sauce

I was thinking of making some vegetarian side dishes. Keeping this in mind and going down the memory lane I thought of this unique dish I used to prepare about 23 years back when I was in Jaipur (Capital city of Rajasthan, India).  I thought of sharing this very simple dish with you all today. This dish can go as a snack or a side dish. The low-fat paneer and sauted onions with green-peas in the tomatoes add an aesthetic flavor that is unique and healthy. This is a very low calorie dish and goes well with almost anything like naan, plain parathas or rice.