Everyone’s heard of garam masala. It is used in countless Indian dishes. And it’s easy to make. There’s no reason at all to buy pre-fab versions. None at all.
chana chaat – indian chickpea salad
Chana chaat is this crazy Indian chickpea salad. Green chilies, onions, cilantro, cucumber, and this crazy tangy spice mix. Not like any chickpea salad you have ever had before.
chaat masala – indian street food spice mix
Chaat masala is the spice mix backbone of Indian street food. It’s tangy, salty, tart and a little bit spicy. Just the thing to wake up your tastebuds.
dal palak – indian spinach and lentil curry
Dal palak is a creamy lentil curry that adds spinach to make it something special. This is a great flavour combination you need to try.
If you like spinach. And you like lentils. Then you are going to love this dish. It makes a great side dish to any Indian meal. It’s healthy. Vegan. Low fat. High fibre. Gluten free. Inexpensive. All the check boxes ticked. And somehow still delicious.
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laal maas – spicy lamb curry
Laal maas is a creamy, rich and spicy lamb curry from Rajasthan. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s time to fix that.
chicken dhansak – bengali style
Chicken dhansak is a timeless Indian dish where the humble lentil is transformed into something wonderful. Overlay some big Bengali flavours and it might become a new classic.
Heresy? Maybe. But I like it. A lot. Because it’s just tasty. And it’s way easier than the original. That’s a dish meant for Sunday dinner. For special occasions. Serious business.
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