Category Archives: Indian Flavours

Chicken and Vegetable Curry (potentially vegan)

Cold days cry out for a spicy curry. This is a really good one because it is healthy, full of fresh, antioxidant loaded veggies and skinless chicken. Make it vegan by omitting chicken. 1/4 cup chopped, fresh ginger 3 fat … Continue reading

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Spicy Bombay Granola

I love the idea of granola (healthy, snackable, satisfying), but have no sweet tooth. So I developed this recipe using strong savory/sweet/spicy flavors. It is addictive… and great to curb late afternoon hunger pangs, as well as yummy nibbles to … Continue reading

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Chickpea Curry with Lime Pickle

I am key-razy about lime pickle! Spicy, salty and sour- it is a great condiment served simply along side of grilled fish, but incorporated into a dish, like a curry and its affects are transformative. If you like the salty/sour/bitter taste … Continue reading

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Healthy Fish Curry

I have developed a better appreciation for Indian food since moving to the UK. It is a fabulous cuisine! Often though, it is loaded with gee (clarified butter)– yummy, just not too healthy. Here’s one solution for a healthy curry; … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry with Lime Pickle

Are you absolutely craving exotic flavours about now? Man, I am. Anything other than bread, thyme, sausage, potato and turkey. The spicier, the tangier, the better. My husband and I went out to an Indian place last week and liked it so … Continue reading

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Indian Summer Rigatoni

This is a lovely, mellow mix of flavours. It is also very healthy, because the sauce is thickened through the pureed chickpeas. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil adds a lush smoothness. This is a good recipe for busy … Continue reading

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Fresh Herb Chutney

When I think of chutney I think of a thick, sweet and sour condiment, and this is the case quite often, but most of the Indian people I have come to know make this sort of thin, herb chutney. You … Continue reading

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Tandoori Chicken

Called Tandoori because it is traditionally cooked in a Tandoor over (that reaches up to 900 degrees F!), this chicken dish is tasty for kids and adults. And it is incredibly healthy—no skin, virtually no fat in marinating and no … Continue reading

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Almost Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach with Cheese)

As I seem to state before every recipe I write that does not include Velveeta or white bread, I am not an authority on ethnic cooking of any sort. But I love tasting different culture’s foods– and am drawn to … Continue reading

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Indian Herb Chutney

I have not been to India, but adore the food that Indian friends make and share with me. So, while this recipe may not be ‘authentic’ it sure is tasty.Dinner couldn’t be easier– marinate a few chicken breasts in bottled … Continue reading

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