Curried Potatoes in Wonton Cups

I’ve always wanted to make dumplings..and I got a package of wonton wrappers from the store. The dumpling plan didn’t quite workout, and the wonton wrappers had been sitting in the fridge. We were planning to go watch the fireworks at the downtown park, and we wanted to pack some finger foods for a quick … [Read more…]

Kohlrabi Kurma /Noolkol Kurma/Kohlrabi curry

I never used to buy/cook Noolkol or Kohlrabi. Something about that vegetable did not seem appealing to me. Its funny how you have a blind eye towards things you don’t like. I didn’t even realize they sold kohlrabi in the Indian grocery store until I opened my eyes to this vegetable very recently.  I remember … [Read more…]

Urulaikizhangu Kara Kari(spicy potato fry)

To go with my cauliflower poricha kuzhambu, I made this spicy potato fry. Potatoes are a staple side in all Indian homes and each household has a different variation on preparing this fry. I usually go for cutting up raw potatoes and frying them with a little bit of spice, mostly bcoss its faster and … [Read more…]

Sirloin steak with Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

Steak?? Medium Rare?? Geez….I cannot imagine how an Indian could eat some meat that is pink in the center…But, to each their taste 🙂 I don’t eat meat, and so I don’t mind if its pink centered, or any other color. But, my husband loves it. Its something he discovered very recently, and he loves … [Read more…]

Oven Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

My latest craze is ‘oven roasting’. It started with broccoli, and then cauliflower and now it is potatoes. I had some baby red potatoes on hand, and they were the victims. I threw in some chicken to make it a wholesome meal. I never realized that using the oven to roast vegetables would make them … [Read more…]