Experiments in Cooking
I’ve been working in adapting this recipe for use in my electric pressure cooker, and the day has finally come when I’m happy with the outcome! Bagara baingan is my favorite recipe and while it can be a labor of love, I’ve simplified it for […]
Its hot like a furnace in Texas, and I hardly ever feel like cooking these days. I’ve been trying to minimize kitchen time, and this meal was perfect in its simplicity. I dressed two filets of salmon up with a simple coriander rub, similar to […]
Whole spices for the dry rub Juicy thighs ready for dinner! Recipe: Rinse and pat dry 1 lb of skinless, boneless chicken thighs. Grind together and rub all over chicken: 2 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric […]
I was on vacation when I was invited to a potluck. Limited in my access to local stores & cooking implements, I decided to cook this easy & flavorful dish. Oil seasoned with cumin and black cardamom serves as a base for frying up onions, […]
I’m a huge fan of being able to throw together a 15 minute meal that tastes good, has both protein and vegetables, and doesn’t leave a huge mess behind. Many days I dedicate myself to region-specific Indian cooking, but there are an equal number of […]
This is an easy version of chicken korma, utilizing spices out of a jar, and just one pot – the IP – to cook the meal. I served it with a side of sauteed broccolini, and tortillas. It was a huge success! Recipe: Ingredients: Half […]
After resisting this bandwagon for more than a year, I’ve jumped on it! Water & turmeric cooking down. The final product with coconut oil, black pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon and dry ginger. The recipe made a LOT! It filled my 12oz jar. I’m […]
While we do have a tandoor at home, we allowed it to get rained on a little with the lid open, and ended up making this chicken in the oven. The good news is, it comes out just as great roasted 🙂 I used chicken […]
Mung dal is the perfect lentil for beginners to Indian food. It is forgiving, delicious, and oh so nutritious. It can be cooked easily on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, and in the IP, it takes 10ish minutes- time to heat up and then […]
Sundal is a traditional Tamil snack made with a variety of legumes during the festival season of Navarathri (Nine Nights) which occurs in late fall. It is most often made with chick peas, and occasionally with black eyed peas or boiled peanuts. I love black […]