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Papdi chaat (Indian street food snack)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:47:55 +0000

Papdi chaat is a lip-smackingly tasty Indian street food snack combining crunchy crackers, vegetables, smooth curd/yogurt and tangy chutneys. It might sound like a lot of ingredients, but it's really easy to make. It's a real feast for the senses with tangy, sweet and spicy flavors, and great to nibble on whatever the excuse. Sometimes...

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Carrot halwa (gajar ka halwa)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:17:48 +0000

Carrot halwa, gajar ka halwa, is a classic Indian dessert that's incredibly tasty and comforting. It's primarily carrots and milk, cooked down into a soft, sweet pudding, gently spiced with cardamom. It takes a little patience but it's easy to make and well worth the wait. Gajar ka halwa, or carrot halwa as it's often...

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Malabar prawn curry (Malabar shrimp)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Malabar prawn curry (Malabar shrimp curry) is a deliciously flavorful Indian seafood dish. It's on the less spicy side but with lots of wonderful aromatics, tangy tamarind and smooth, creamy coconut. And as a bonus, this tasty meal is quick to make too. Indian cuisine is probably one of the first I discovered and explored that...

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Aloo chaat (Indian potato snack)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Aloo chaat is a delicious combination of fried potatoes tossed in spices and chutney, along with herbs and some crunchy sev to garnish. It's a classic Indian street food that's a delicious combination of tangy and spice flavors that makes a great snack. There are a few countries that are known for their street food,...

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Beans thoran

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Beans thoran is a popular side dish from the Kerala region of India that's really quick and easy to make. It's essentially stir fried green beans with coconut, green chili and some simple spices. It's light, tasty and great with a range of other dishes. Whenever I am feeling like I need to change up...

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Paneer tikka

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Paneer tikka are a bright and tasty vegetarian appetizer or snack, combining chunks of mild cheese and vegetables with a spiced marinade. They're really easy to make and perfect for entertaining or any excuse. One thing I love about Indian cuisine is the fantastic breadth of vegetarian dishes. Whether using purely vegetables, pulses like chickpeas...

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Pumpkin erissery

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pumpkin erissery is an easy and comforting Indian side dish combining pumpkin with coconut and relatively simple spicing. It's light and bright and pairs perfectly with a range of other dishes. I will always remember watching a TV show many years ago about someone who was doing a solo around the world bike ride. It...

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Cilantro mint chutney (green chutney)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This cilantro mint chutney is the classic Indian "green chutney" that you'll find served in restaurants alongside appetizers and more. It's easy to make, versatile and with a bright, fresh flavor. You'll soon be adding it to everything. Many years ago now, I spent the night with relatives who are originally from India as my...

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Peshwari naan

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Peshwari naan is a wonderfully tasty filled bread that combines a gently sweet, nutty filling with soft and chewy dough. It's a classic accompaniment to Indian meal that's easy to recreate at home. Enjoy it as a side to many mains, or simply as a snack. When I was a child, we didn't go out...

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Tandoori shrimp (prawns)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

These tandoori shrimp are marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture then grilled to give a delicious flavor. They're great served simply with naan bread and chutneys, or make them part of a fuller meal. Shrimp (or prawns as I grew up knowing them in the UK) are one of those foods that I feel like...

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Sheer khurma

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Sheer khurma is a dessert made from milk simmered with dates and other dried fruits, and loaded with nuts and vermicelli. It's creamy and comforting, and a classic dish for Eid-al-Fitr. If you're a regular here, you'll probably know that I can get a little caught up in the origins of foods. I find it...

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Masala omelette

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Masala omelette is a popular Indian breakfast packed with flavor. It's quick and easy to make, with a simple combination of vegetables and a bit of spice. Enjoy it as it is or wrapped in a roti. There is something about eggs that just seems to shout breakfast for many of us. We're big fans...

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Kerala style sambar

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:35:22 +0000

Sambar is a comforting Indian dish, similar to dal but with vegetables mixed in. This Kerala style sambar has a tasty mix of vegetables, split peas and spices. It's easy to make, and wonderful whether served simply with rice or dosa, or as part of a larger feast. Lentils are one of those groups of...

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Falooda

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 29 May 2020 10:17:16 +0000

Falooda is a bright, aromatic, rose flavored drink that could also pass for dessert. You might need a spoon, but it's cooling and perfect for a warm day (and easy to make, too). As the weather warms up, we often turn to cold or frozen dishes. Sometimes it's because we don't want to warm up...

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Chana Masala

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:08:33 +0000

Chana masala (chickpea curry) is a quick, easy and delicious vegetarian curry perfect for any night. Serve it simply with rice, bread, or alongside other dishes for an Indian feast. It's also great to make ahead, too. An early love of curry It might by well known elsewhere, but the UK has a curry obsession....

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Mango lassi

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:30:58 +0000

Mango lassi is the simplest Indian mango smoothie that's smooth, creamy and delicious. It's super easy and perfect any time. This recipe has been created in partnership with the dairy farm families of New England. We didn't go out for dinner all that much when I was a child and in fairness, I don't think...

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Cauliflower pakora

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:00:08 +0000

Cauliflower pakora (gobi pakora) are a traditional Indian snack or appetizer that are easy, tasty and versatile. Cook up some of these fritters to start your next Indian meal or add some to your game day or party menu! I've mentioned before that while we didn't have a huge range of ethnic food around when...

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Pumpkin halwa

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:30:16 +0000

Pumpkin halwa is an Indian dessert that's easy to make, sweet and aromatic from cardamon and so comforting, you'll be hugging the bowl as you enjoy. From almost as young as I can remember, I used to help my mum in the kitchen. If I helped her cook, it was a time I got to...

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Keema curry (keema matar)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:00:27 +0000

Keema curry (keema matar) is a delicious Indian/Pakistani ground meat and pea curry. Easy to make, and with plenty of flavor, it's a great meal for any night of the week. It's also perfect for meal prep. Coming from the UK, Indian food was part and parcel of our food culture. In this case I...

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Goan fish curry

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:00:13 +0000

This Goan fish curry is really easy to make, packed with flavor & spice, and ready in less than 30 minutes. A delicious dish that's way better than take out. I have a few cookbooks which I dip in to now and then when I have a few minutes to breathe. I used to use...

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Masala dosa

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:10:33 +0000

Masala dosa is a traditional South Indian savory pancake with a spiced potato filling. Light and crisp, they're a delicious snack or lunch (or as traditionally eaten, for breakfast/brunch). This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I mentioned when I shared the brinjal...

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Brinjal pickle (Indian eggplant relish/ aubergine chutney)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:00:53 +0000

Brinjal pickle (eggplant relish/ aubergine chutney) is a classic Indian condiment that is the perfect addition to any curry. Slightly sweet and spicy, it's easy to make. When I was growing up, the food scene in Edinburgh wasn't that great. There were probably some better expensive places but there wasn't a whole lot of variety...

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Slow cooker lamb rogan josh (using lamb shanks)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 09:00:05 +0000

Enjoy the delicious aromatic and chili spice of a traditional Indian curry with hands-off cooking. This slow cooker lamb rogan josh is packed with flavor and the meat meltingly tender. Lamb shanks are definitely a favorite in our house, although they have to be slow cooked which does mean you need to plan a little...

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Peach lassi

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:00:50 +0000

This peach lassi is a thoroughly refreshing and delicious yogurt-based drink, perfect for warmer weather. Easy to make and easy to enjoy. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Before I go any further, I need to get something out there. Every year...

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Paneer Makhani

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 13:08:17 +0000

This tasty paneer Makhani is made with tomatoes, cream, cashews and spices. Quick to make and thoroughly delicious, it's a vegetarian curry everyone will love. I mentioned when I shared my fragrant chicken curry that our household is quite a fan of curry, though these days less hot ones since our toddler doesn't do chili. We've...

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