may the taste be with you
From Indo-Chinese cuisine, we have already described Chicken Manchurian, a dish in which Chinese elements predominate. The situation is different with ‘Hakka Noodles’. The term ‘Hakka’ has become a label in India for Chinese-inspired street food, regardless of where the…
We have already described our favourite dal of all, Dal Makhani, here, and it is prepared with whole urad beans (‘maa ki dal’). If you read something about urid instead of urad, this is just another name for the same…
Indo-Chinese cuisine – known for dishes such as Chicken Manchurian or Hakka Noodles – originated in India in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Kolkata, where many Hakka Chinese settled. The term “Hakka” refers to a Chinese ethnic group…
The word “keema” means “minced meat” in both Hindi and Urdu and in India it is usually prepared with lamb or goat. We choose a mixture of lamb and beef, but beef alone also makes an extremely aromatic curry. As…
Indian Chapati or Roti (meaning “flat” in Urdu and Hindi respectively) are flatbreads made from Atta, a wholemeal wheat flour. They are the simplest form of Indian bread. The word paratha is made up of “parat” and “atta” and means…
Dal Makhani, which translates as “buttery dal”, is an iconic dish from Punjabi cuisine. And our favourite dal of all. However, we also recommend our classic mung dal tadka and this recipe for khichdi. It takes much longer to prepare…
Khadi pakora is a traditional North Indian dish that boasts an enormous variety of flavours. The preparation is less complex than it may seem, so don’t be put off by the seemingly long list of ingredients. This speciality combines crispy…
Dosa or dosai originate from South India and are prepared there on a cast iron plate called tawa. However, they can also be fried in a large, coated pan, so special kitchenware is not necessary. Dosa are usually made from…
Aloo Masala is a South Indian potato curry. We will focus on “dosa” or “dosai” in the near future. This is a kind of pancake in South Indian cuisine and a typical – and delicious – breakfast dish there. “Masala…
It’s cold and pouring with rain outside, making us not want to go out. So it’s time to cook with the resources on board. In doing so, we try to use the products that can be stored for the least…
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