Shaak (Subzi or Curry)
Egg Curry (Anda Curry)
Egg curry, or anda masala, is a a curry eaten all across India. It is a Dhaba food, that is, inexpensive food commonly found in roadside stalls — India’s version of takeout. There is something amazing that happens when you mix a spicy tomato gravy with a simple boiled egg. The yolk adds a creamy […]
Ringan Bateta nu Shaak (Grandma’s Gujarati Style Eggplant and Potato Curry)
My grandma’s eggplant and potato curry or ringan bateta nu shaak as we call it in Gujarati, was a staple in my house when I was growing up. My grandma made it often in the summer. I especially love it not only because it is super easy and really has a lot of flavor but […]
Paneer Makhani (Butter Paneer Masala)
Paneer makhani, or “Butter Paneer Masala,” is a rich, creamy tomato curry. It is a popular restaurant dish often eaten with naan or some other flatbread. It also goes well with rice. Paneer makhani is definitely a go-to dish at everyday Indian restaurants. But there is nothing more disappointing than ordering paneer makhani from a […]
Chicken Tikka Masala and First Anniversary Giveaway!
This is a very special blog post for us. Only a few days after celebrating our wedding anniversary, we now celebrate our One Year Anniversary with Indiaphile! As a celebration we are holding our first giveaway, but before we get to that, I want to share a few reflections on our blog. When we started […]
Eight Ways to Cook with Spices
I am a total podcast junkie! I listen to them all day long. Most of my podcasts are NPR programs and one of my favorites is the Splendid Table podcast by Lynn Rosetto Kasper. I always learn a lot about food from her. A couple of weeks ago they had Indian cookbook author Raghavan Iyer on […]
Kadhi (Yogurt and Garbanzo Bean Flour Gravy)
When it’s gloomy outside or I’m feeling low, I often make kadhi. It never fails to make me feel better. Yesterday was a super busy day and I came home pretty tired. All I wanted to do was put my legs up and sit on the couch with a steaming bowl of kadhi and rice…and […]
Flower Vatana nu Shaak (Cauliflower and Pea Curry)
I love easy it is to cook this simple cauliflower curry. It is super healthy and it takes just a few minutes of prep and less than 20 minutes to cook from start to finish. It is a weeknight staple in our house. Related posts: Our 5 Favorite Kitchen Tools Carrot Ginger Soup with Pea […]
Cabbage Kofta
Malai Kofta is a common indian dish made by frying balls of potato and paneer, then drenching them in a tomato cream sauce. I came across a variation a few years ago, made with cabbage instead of potato and paneer. In the years since, I’ve come up with my own adaptation of the recipe, using […]