This is one of the most classic Indian vegetarian dishes you'll find at an Indian restaurant. Unfortunately for me, this dish took me quite a few tries to get right! I always thought Chana Masala is so simple! I mean its just chickpeas in a tomato and onion sauce right?!? But no, its actually a bit more complicated than that! Every time I tried to make this recipe at home I failed. The dish would always be edible but just lack that particular flavor explosion you find from your favorite ...
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Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs
This is such an easy twist on the all time favorite: Chicken Tikka Masala! You most definitely will not find these at your local Indian restaurant. But by turning them into meatballs, it makes for super quick prep for the chicken. No need to worry about marination and grilling to get the perfect flavor imposed into the chicken. Just lightly season the ground chicken and add it to your Tikka Masala sauce = Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs! I think this actually makes preparing an tikka masala ...
Instant Pot Gujarati Dal
Here's a classic Indian dish, Dal or lentil soup. Best paired with rice! Growing up, rice and dal was always a staple meal at home. There probably wasn't a week that went by where we didn't have some variation of dal for dinner. Dal's can be spicy, sweet, tangy, really any flavor profile that you prefer. Gujarati dal is typically a nice combination of spicy, sweet and tangy all at once. This is what sets it apart from other dals that may not be as sweet as Gujarati dal. This recipe will give ...
Idli Waffles with Instant Pot Sambar and a Quick Coconut Chutney
How cute are these Idli Waffles??!! Idli Waffles I really wish this was another quick and easy weeknight dinner option, but it just wasn't as quick as I like my usual recipes to be! But it is worth testing out for the change in textures you get with these idli waffles! It falls somewhere in between a crispy dosa and a super soft and fluffy idli. You get a crisp outer surface from the waffle iron but the inside of the waffle is still very fluffy! And I still make these on a weeknight when ...
Schezwan Fried Rice with Mushrooms and Carrots
How can you say no to a spicy fried rice? I know I can never resist!! I love playing around with different variations of fried rice dishes because there are endless possibilities! This one is spicy and easy to make because I just use a pre-made Schezwan sauce. In less than 20 minutes, you can be wolfing down a bowl of this Schezwan fried rice with mushrooms and carrots, or any other combination of veggies you prefer. The key to perfect fried rice is starting with day old rice. You want ...