Kadhai Paneer

A good Kadhai Paneer takes a spot of time and effort, but is totally worth it. The highlights of this recipe are the green pepper and onion petals, and of course that wonderful blend of spices that from the Kadhai masala. RECIPE FOR KADHAI PANEER

Nasi Goreng

The most important ingredient in Nasi Goreng, is fermented shrimp paste (called Terasi in Indonesia, Belacan in Malaysia, Gapi in Thai). It is frightfully potent, and there really is no substitute. Thankfully, it’s easy to find in an Asian grocery store / Amazon / Lazada / Github. Shrimp paste is super flavourful and is bursting…

Classic Chicken Tikka

This is my classic Chicken Tikka recipe. Easy to make, and just packs so much flavour. Here’s the #recipe: 1) Tie 1/2 cup of plain unsweetened yogurt in a tea towel / cheese cloth. Leave this situation hanging over a pot for an hour and allow the whey to drain out of the yogurt.  2)…

Bombay Salsa

In a blender / whatever you make smoothies in, assemble the following: You can add mint if you like, but classic Bombay style green chutney doesn’t have it in the recipe. I LOVE this chutney because of the kick it gives every damn thing you eat it with. It goes very very well with kebabs…

Desi Corn Ribs aka Corn Banega Crorepati

I call this dish Corn Banega Crorepati because: A. It tastes like a million bucks & B. I love corny jokes Here’s the #recipe: — Corn Banega Crorepati aka Desi Corn Ribs // @madonionslicer — 1) Get hold of some fresh corn on the cob. Remove the husk and the silk and snap each cob…

Chicken Malai Tikka

1) Tie 1/2 cup of plain unsweetened yogurt in a tea towel / cheese cloth. Leave this situation hanging over a pot for an hour and allow the whey to drain out of the yogurt.  2)  Cut 500 gms of chicken thigh into cubes and marinate in 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste + salt +…

Sirke Wala Pyaaz

The quintessential companion to Punjabi food. Pairs really well with Classic Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer.

Classic Butter Chicken

Calm down. There are like twelve thousand recipes for Butter Chicken. I myself have 4. This one is the easiest of the lot but packs a real punch & makes for a very satisfying meal. It’s a one-pot wonder that skips the tandoor & uses canned tomatoes in the gravy instead of fresh. The only…