Pho Ga
When a friend of mine shared a recipe for Instant Pot Pho Ga from Serious Eats, I knew I had to try it. I used the veggies I had on hand rather than what the recipe suggested, but you can follow it to the letter […]
Experiments in Cooking
Chicken
Coriander Rubbed Chicken
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 […]
Turkey Keema Matar
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, […]
Easy Chicken Curry in IP
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 […]
Chicken Shahi Korma in IP
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 […]
Tandoori chicken
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 […]
Mangalorean Chicken Curry in IP
I like to vary my Indian cooking across different regions/states of India. Having eaten some delicious Mangalorean food cooked by my friend V, I decided I had to make this Mangalorean “Kori Gassi” (chicken curry) . The recipe comes from my favorite Indian recipe book: […]
Turkey two ways – Keema patties
[This is part one of two recipes using the same spiced keema turkey.] In the theme of my Detox eating plan, I picked up some ground turkey to make myself basic patties. As soon as I got home and started prepping lunch, I knew that […]
Sheet Pan chicken
This is a New York Times recipe that I made once before, and decided to make it again. The ease of preparing it and the fact that you can toss veggies in the oven alongside the chicken makes this a perfect weeknight meal for me. […]
Chettinad chicken
Chettinad food comes from a south-Indian cooking style with warm aromas, and a non-overwhelming heat index which can easily be adjusted to taste. It typically does not involve yogurt marination, though I have added that step to make my chicken more tender. It also often […]