Raita is a very typical Indian sauce, prepared with yoghurt and some condiments such as black salt, pepper, cumin or Chat Masala. You may also find Raitas where are added fine herbs such as mint leaves or fresh cilantro, as well as finely chopped vegetables like cucumber, onion or tomato. There are Raitas even with …
Red lentil fritters or Piyaju is a trendy appetiser in Bangladesh. Especially during the month of Ramadan. During the Ramadan, in the afternoon before Iftar, all the streets stalls are loaded with fritters, traditional foods and sweets. Iftar is the time when Muslims break their fast after a long day. Houses start from noon to …
This chicken skewer recipe is known as Chicken Hariyali Tikka or Green Chicken Tikka. It is a north Indian recipe. Hariyali means green. In this recipe, the chicken pieces are marinated in a green paste prepared with mint leaves, coriander, and green chillies. Due to its green colour, it calls Hariyali. It is a lip-smacking …
I love jam for my morning toast. This pumpkin jam combine with ginger and lemon is a delicious one. It is more like marmalade than jam and tastes great served on hot buttered toast. As pumpkin is sweet, you will need less sugar to prepare it. Usually, I don’t use any other spice in it …
Tomato Raita is one of my favourite Raita recipes. It is the perfect condiment to a spicy curry to refresh the palate. In India, it is usually served with rice dishes such as Pulao or Biryani. But it is so delicious that I like to serve it with any Indian dish…. with Samosas, Pakoras or …
Rice is the main crop in India. It is the staple food of 65% of the population. Among all varieties, Basmati rice is the most appreciated. It is one of the best long grain rice in the world because of its delicate fragrance and flavour. Basmati rice is used to make dishes such as Biryani, …
This simple and easy Chicken Biryani is one of the most favourite dishes at my house. The succulent spicy chicken cooked with yoghurt and homemade Biryani Masala, then layered with fragrant Basmati rice, fried onion, mint, and coriander leaves give you a delightful rice dish to enjoy with the whole family! Let’s jump to the …
Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular dishes in Indian restaurants. However, there are many contradictions regarding its origin. Some say that chicken Tikka Masala is a British adaptation of the chicken Tikka recipe (grilled chicken on skewers in a Tandoor oven). Other chefs and critics in India claim that this dish has …
Pulao is an aromatic Indian rice dish which is prepared with whole spices. In India, there are many variations of pulao recipe. Today’s recipe is an easy and simple pulao recipe with vegetables, known as veg pulao. It is aromatic, fluffy, and light in texture, perfect for lunch or dinner. I usually prepared this veg …
For me, mango is the king of fruits for its unique taste, aroma, and texture. It is the national fruit in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and some other Asian countries. These countries produce many superior varieties. Among the best varieties are Alphonso, Himshagar, Kesar, Dasheri, Amropali, Chausa, Badami, Raj-bhog, Langra, etc. These varieties stand out for …