Category: Starter Recipes

Hindustani Kabab

Hindustani Kabab

Kebabs are the most sought after starters, and are a favorite iftar dish during Ramadan. Here is a three-step kebab recipe to prepare delicious chicken kebabs. You can replace the chicken with mutton or beef, keeping in mind the cooking time. Unlike most kebabs, hindustani […]

Roasted Lamb Chops with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Roasted Lamb Chops with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Here is a Greek touch – with olive oil, lamb, feta and tomatoes. This lamb roast recipe is a perfect continental recipe for summer. This lamb rack recipe goes well with a pilaf or mildly herbed rice. Enjoy the way Greeks made it!   Ingredients: […]

Pepper Chicken

Pepper Chicken

Pepper chicken is one of my favourites at a South Indian restaurant. The chicken is heavily spiced and the dish is simply addictive. Pepper chicken recipe is one thing worth experimenting in your kitchen! Marinate: 500 grams boneless chicken pieces 1/2 tsp ginger paste 1/2 […]

Dry-spiced Prawns

Dry-spiced Prawns

Marinate: 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp cumin powder 1 1/2 tsp red chilly powder 2 green chillies, chopped finely 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped finely 1 teaspoon lime juice Salt to taste Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil 4-5 curry leave 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds […]

Stir Fry Chilly Chicken

Stir Fry Chilly Chicken

A favourite when you want something snazzy, delicious and in a short time span. Stir fries are healthy, since vegetables are an important ingredient and oil takes a backseat. Here is a chilli chicken stir fry recipe – one of the many variations to the […]

Instant Dhokla

Instant Dhokla

  Dhokla is well known appetizer in the western region of India, especially Gujarat. This recipe is a faster alternative for the traditional Gujarati dhokla which requires an overnight stand. Ingredients: 1 cup rawa (suji) 2 cups yogurt 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp green […]

Potatoes in Tahini Sauce

Potatoes in Tahini Sauce

Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. Famous with the Greeks and Arabs alike, tahini is an important ingredient in a hummus recipe. It is easy to prepare the tahini sauce. All you need is toasted sesame seeds and olive oil. and this […]

Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Hummus is a dip famous in the Middle Eastern countries. Chick peas and tahini paste are the star ingredients. There are many variation of hummus recipes but, of course, the original is the best. This homemade hummus is a slightly different version – we’ve added […]

Kheema Paratha

Kheema Paratha

Paratha is an important part of the South Asian cuisine. Kheema paratha is a favourite non-vegetarian alternative to paratha. Here is an alternate recipe to the usual flour-kneading method. You’ll be sure your kids will enjoy a wholesome and healthy meal for lunch. Ingredients: 1 […]

Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Mac n cheese is one of the favorite pasta dishes of America. Here is an easy way to make this South American classic at home. This dish serves great as a side with chicken or lamb chops or as a main with salad and bread. […]