Saffron-Marinated Paneer Cheese with Fresh Basil, Cashews and Pomegranate Seeds

I can never heap enough praise on Raghavan Iyer, the author of 660 Curries . A truly indispensable addition to any spice-filled kitchen, t...

Samosa-Style Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Specializing in Indian food as I do, I am rather ashamed to admit that I do not often make samosa, though my favorite way to do so is to b...

Chunky Cashew Tamarind Chutney

Chutneys are always a pleasure to have on hand and they are relatively easy to make at home and keep for a while in the refrigerator if st...

Creamy Spinach with Mung Beans

The fresh and wholesome taste of green mung beans was one of the great revelations to me when I started cooking Indian vegetarian food mor...

Chickpea Potato Koftas with Ricotta Cheese

I adore koftas and have experimented with many varieties in my kitchen. Popular in the Middle East and India, they are often made with gro...

Creamy Mung Dal Curry

Craving mung beans, I was inspired to come up with this creamy mung bean curry that I served with lemon brown rice . My husband came home ...

Smoky Mixed Dal Tarka

If you've ever been to an Indian restaurant in North America, there's a very good chance that you've seen "tarka dal...

Spicy Mushroom Curry

Mushrooms are certainly one of my favorite foods, and honestly, I could eat them everyday. They can be incorporated into a variety of dish...

Basmati Rice Spiked with Chickpea Flour Dumplings

As has been the case for many years, when I am looking for inspiration I often turn to 660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer. All of the essential...