Cashew Chicken Bhuna

Mild and yet deliciously rich, Cashew Chicken Bhuna is my take on chicken Bhuna with the added indulgence of creamy cashew nut  sauce. It pairs beautifully with rice, naan, Tandoori Rotis and chapatis and an oniony lemony fresh salad of cucumbers, tomatoes and chillis. Choose any low or no fat variety of Indian bread or…

Pan-grilled Coriander and Lime chicken thighs

Bright, delicious and healthy, these pan-grilled lime and coriander chicken thighs work wonderfully whether you are looking to cook up a quick weeknight dinner or planning a barbeque over the weekend. These cook up just as easily on the grill as do in a pan. Options are limitless with this one; they are great over…

Lime and coriander rice with beans

This Lime and Coriander Rice with Beans is vegan, tasty, nutritious and great for meal prep. Enough said 🙂 Ingredients (serves 4 to 6) 1-2 tbsp of oil 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 tsp of salt 1/4 – 1/2…

Easy Paneer Butter Masala

Rich and yet, subtle, Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, delicately flavoured and mildly sweet dish made with tomatoes, panner, cashews, cream and all of such lovely things that’ve been caramelised, simmered and blitzed into the smoothest sauce. I make mine with whole spices for an intensely flavoured curry but we could just as easily…

Green Raita with herbs, veggies and spices

Packed full of flavour and goodness, this Green Raita with loads of herbs, veggies and spices is the perfect accompaniment to many Indian dishes. Pairing wonderfully with Indian breads, rice dishes and curries adding cool and yet, comforting freshness, my Green Raita can hold its own in a grand thaali complete with rich vegetarian and…

Rainbow veggie and chickpea salad

This colourful Veggie and Chickpea salad is and will probably always be my go-to salad recipe. Fresh, zingy and filling all at once, my rainbow bean and veggie salad is quite versatile and provides a healthy dose of vegetables. Serve it with any protein or wrap it up in some tortilla wraps for a lovely…

Green tea and ginger clear soup with chicken and steamed vegetables

Ingredients (for 2 persons; serve over noodles or rice for a heartier meal)For the soup: 2 cups of salt-free chicken stock 1 cup of water 2 spring onions, chopped into long pieces. 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated 1/2 tsp of fish sauce Salt to taste Chilli flakes to taste A handful of vegetables of…

Meat balls and beans pasta bake

Portions: Serves 4 Ingredients: 250 grams of lean minced meat of any kind; I have used chicken 1 can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, half for the meat balls and the rest saved for later 1 tsp of onion powder 1/2 tsp of salt for the meat balls and more to taste for…

Hot pork belly with aromatic sticky rice and gingered veggies

Portions: Serves 2 Ingredients: For the rice: 1 cup of glutinous rice washed and soaked in water for at least 4-5 hours For the hot pork: 300 to 350 grams of pork belly with rind, cut into large chunks; keep these chunks fairly large (I keep them strips of 1 inch X 5 inches each)…

Pork, broccolini and green beans in oyster sauce

Portions: Serves two perfectly as a light low-carb, high-protein meal or as a starter. Serves two to three well as a side served with noodle or rice dishes. Ingredients: Thin cut pork loin, about 100 grams each: 3, dried thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces; feel free to use shoulder steaks or any other quick…

Creamy spinach and basil soup

The perfect bowl of nourishment, this creamy spinach and basil soup makes you all  warm and cozy while keeping the calories in check. Quick and easy, this recipe provides the much needed comfort on a chilly autumn/winter night. Portions: Serve with warm bread or/and croutons and enjoy a filling meal for two. Great for three/…

Adraki palak dal or red lentil stew with spinach and ginger

As I look back at my childhood, I find it hard to remember a day when a big pot of my mom’s masur daal (red lentil stew) wasn’t bubbling away in the kitchen filling our home and our hearts with its heady aroma. Owing to Assamese dietary habits and lentil’s mighty protein content, masur daal…