Charga is Pakistani style fried chicken which is a three part process- marination, steaming and frying. Steaming makes the chicken tender while infusing the flavor and aroma of the spices and also shortens the frying time.
Main Course
Tomato and Lentil Tart with Black Rice Crust
I try to be as simple as possible with my recipes so that my readers can make the recipe with ease. This tart is easy and requires only three main ingredients. It has a really pretty tomato top which adds bright color, flavor and body to the tart. This vegan tart is fabulous for summer lunch, and serves 6 comfortably with a side salad or soup.
Punjabi Style Aloo Matar
Potatoes and peas make a great combo when cooked with Indian spices and few kitchen staple ingredients. This much-loved dish has many variations to it. The Punjabi version is generally much thicker as it is made with boiled potatoes. The use of kasoori methi gives a nice flavor and turns this humble dish into something extraordinary.
Daal Masoor / Red Lentils
It is rare that an Indian home will serve a meal without accompanying a lentil dish, referred to as daal. It is a ready source of protein for a balanced diet. I love red lentils a lot as they cook up quickly when you need something hearty in hurry. It can be eaten alone as a hot soup, or piled on rice, with some salad and vegetable dish on the side to make it a complete meal.
Easy Goan Fish Curry
Goa with its vast coastline is known for its plethora of seafood preparation which has influenced the food habits of the region. Fresh fish is aplenty so it is cooked frequently in every Goan home and enjoyed with rice, fried fish, and a vegetable. We had our first taste of this curry during our visit to Goa. It was sitting in the back of mind since then, so I knew I had to make it.
Goan fish curry is great for weekday meal as it doesn’t take a lot of prep or cook time and yet, it turns out as one of those special meals.
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup with Rosemary Biscuits
What could be better on a snowy day than a bowl of soup and hearty buttermilk biscuits? This immune-boosting carrot ginger soup is a simple, and effortless recipe that warms you right to the bone. Its slightly sweet, a little spicy, and with orange juice it takes on a whole new bright flavor. Serve with luxurious rosemary biscuits and you have a meal.
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
Ghormeh sabzi is a Persian stew made with chunks of lamb, kidney beans, and herbs with a zing of dried Persian limes, turmeric, and pepper. It is deliciously savory and very comforting! I cook it low and slow, and it fills the house with a yummy aroma.
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