Two things that make me happier than they should: telling cheesy jokes and writing alliterations (specifically, making up alliterative tongue twisters)… and this recipe, lets me do both, lol. The alliteration here is obvious. Chickpea! Cauliflower! Coconut! Curry! Cooking chickpea cauliflower coconut curry can be chaotic to cook without a cooker but if you cook… Read More
Instant Pot Pour and Cook Lamb Biryani
A pour and cook recipe for lamb biryani?! It’s possible and it’s amazing! Mix raw lamb with yogurt and spices and put it at the bottom of an instant pot. Add rice and water on top. Press a button and cook. That’s it. The result: tender pieces of lamb with perfectly cooked, separate grains of… Read More
Tawa Chole (Spicy Chickpea Stir-fry)
This recipe for tawa chole, Indian spiced chickpeas, meets all the criteria necessary for these times and exceeds all flavor expectations. It is: pantry friendly really affordable quick and easy to make super flavorful I’ll go ahead and give (my own) recipe an A+. Better yet a medal. And then I guess I’ll go ahead… Read More
Instant Pot Chicken Karahi (Kadai Chicken)
Chicken karahi, also known as kadai chicken, is a spicy, tomatoey chicken curry that’s typically made by simmering and stir-frying chicken in a karahi, an Indian wok. I’m sharing a much simpler recipe using my pre-made onion masala and an instant pot! I’m confident that you’ll love this chicken karahi. I can pretty much guarantee… Read More
Kerala Ripe Mango Curry with Chickpeas
A simple mango and chickpea curry that takes minutes to make! We’re simmering juicy ripe mangoes and hearty little chickpeas in spiced creamy coconut milk! This Kerala inspired recipe is sweet, savory, and a little spicy. It’s my twist on mambazha pulissery. Traditionally, this south Indian dish is made with ground coconut and yogurt, but… Read More
Instant Pot Murgh Badami (Almond Chicken Curry)
A creamy, nutty, decadent almond chicken curry that requires nothing more than blending a few ingredients together and pressing the “start” button on an instant pot. I know on paper, this recipe for Chicken Badami (Chicken with Almonds) seems nuts. And I’m not just saying that due to the almonds. It’s because I’ve basically reduced… Read More
Chickpea Sundal
A savory Tamilian snack made with chickpeas, grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. I’m about to tell you a love story. I first met chickpea sundal at a cute little wine bar (called Indian Paradox) in San Francisco. I was there. It was there. I called for the sundal to come over to my… Read More
Instant Pot Chickpeas
Cook perfectly tender, creamy chickpeas in an instant pot! In the past four months, my sweet but mischievous three-year-old has: broken a brand new tv (SquareTrade doesn’t cover that), locked us out of our powder room (we actually still can’t get in… that’s a longer story), and drawn all over one of our white walls… Read More
Indian Pickled Onions
Questions that I should maybe be embarrassed about asking my mom, dad, and MIL include: How do I make rice? How do I know what kind of potatoes/onions to use in a recipe? What does a “fistful of chole” mean? A “tip of a finger” of jeera/cumin? (How did our parents learn to cook?!) How… Read More
Instant Pot Kerala Ground Meat Cutlets
A snack that goes just as well with chai as it does a cocktail. These crispy, golden cutlets are made with ground meat, potatoes, and a blend of fragrant spices. If you’re a Malayali, you know all about this crazy delicious snack. This is a really popular Keralite (Christian) recipe and is typically made with… Read More
Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Chaat (Indian Bean Salad)
I have just the thing for you to take to your next potluck or bbq! Black-eyed pea chaat, also known as lobia chaat, is a tangy, sweet and spicy bean salad. If you’re unfamiliar with chaat, it’s an Indian snack that’s normally made with fried food (like aloo tikki or samosa). I’m sharing a healthier… Read More
Instant Pot Besan Burfi (Chickpea Fudge)
Get ready to amaze your family, friends, everyone you know (including yourself!) with some homemade besan burfi using this surprisingly simple recipe! I am sharing the easiest and fastest way to make besan burfi! This chickpea fudge sets in minutes! Besan burfi is a sweet and dense dessert made using besan, sugar, water, cardamom and… Read More
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