Posts filed under: Dinner

Sweet and Savory Squash

This sweet-and-spicy squash recipe blends bold Indian flavors with the heartiness of an American fall favorite – the butternut squash. A few carrots tossed in competes the picture. The vegetables...

South Indian Green Beans

For green bean enthusiasts who don’t want their legumes drenched in a heavy sauce or baked, here is a simply South-Indian stir-fry. Adds a touch of variation to any Thanksgiving...

Mini-Burgers

Here is an all-time party favorite – the juicy, perfectly seasoned mini-burger. You can keep this recipe as American as you’d like or boldly spice it up with paprika and cilantro...

Greco-Indian Moussaka

Some may not realize that the Greek empire under Alexander from Macedonia had stretched all the way to India. Well, here is a dish that commemorates the influence that both cultures had...

The Perfect Beef Pasta

Pasta with ground beef is my ultimate comfort food. It cooks really fast and is perfect when you want the satisfaction of a home cooked meal, but don’t have too...

“Egyp-Indian” Eggplant

This is where the Nile meets the Ganges! Indian spices greet an Egyptian recipe in which a savory, rich tomato sauce smothers succulent pieces of eggplant. This is a perfect...

Shrimp Madras Masala

Nestled among coconut palms, along the Bay of Bengal, Chennai boasts some amazing seafood and the locals savor their shrimp (or prawns as they refer to them). Mostly accustomed to...

Indo-Chinese Chicken Stir Fry

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about  the south Asian interest in other cuisines, it is that they love Chinese food. In fact, they enjoy it so much that they...

Butter Chicken

Traditionally served to royalty in Ancient India, but now known across the world, butter chicken is one of the most popular dishes from Indian cuisine. Every time I visit an...