Flames of India – The Art of Tandoori Cooking
Summer, to me, was the height of my sons’ little league when they were growing up. That means, I was on call, to head the outdoor cooking team. The coaches, parents, and even kids liked the spicy flavors of India especially anything grilled. They thoroughly enjoyed the spicy tandoori chicken, steaks, and leg of lamb. […]
Soft Vegetarian Tacos with Gingery Flaxseed Spread
2 to 4 small flour tortillas 4 tablespoons plus more Lemony Flaxseed Spread with Ginger and Honey 1 large ripe heirloom tomato, sliced Baby Greens 1 medium avocado sliced Sliced cucumber 2 oz Brie or your favorite cheese, sliced thin Sour cream, optional Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the […]
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken, Anyone? Check out my recipe in the Costco Connection Magazine, January 2013!
Lemon Rice with Cranberries
This is a simple and yet visually stunning dish. My mother would collect leftover rice and embellish it with this lovely zesty seasoning and lots of fresh lime juice. No one ever minded that it was ‘recycled’ rice. If you don’t have leftover cooked rice, it is worth making fresh rice to enjoy this pilaf, […]
Skillet Egg Masala (Kadai Ande)
Finally I am getting back to writing my blog. Time just flies by with product launches, travel, and the big one— my son’s wedding planning. Here is my recipe for spiced skillet hard-boiled eggs. Every region in India has its own egg curry, the sauce ranges from soupy chowder consistency to almost dry like the following […]
Laxmi’s DelightsTM Costco Debut
Check out our NEW refrigerated products at a Costco near you—fragrant Mango Orange Sauce with Chicken Breast. Gluten Free, Milk Free, All Natural, Delicious, No Additives, No Preservatives. Just Heat and Serve 36 ounce Entrée. Chicken raised with No Antibiotics, No Growth Hormones, No Preservatives, and No Growth Enhancers.
An Indian valentine, Spice it up for your sweetheart
Last February when I visited my alma mater in India, I was amazed to see boys and girls carrying red roses. Street vendors selling flowers close to the campus were doing a brisk business. When I asked what was going on, a teacher replied, “Don’t you know today is Valentine’s Day?” Yes, I knew it was Feb. 14 but I […]
Pumpkin Koftas in Rustic Sauce
This is a vegetarian version of meat balls, fresh grated pumpkin replaces the meat. Serve with rice or flatbreads. These golden balls of squash can be served as a starter with any of your favorite dips accompanied with chilled Indian beer. For variation, serve over pasta with the sauce spooned onto the koftas. Pumpkin Koftas […]
Prized Precious Pumpkins
When I make the pumpkin kofta dish, it takes me close to home, in India. These sentiments are enough to transport me back to girlhood. One particular childhood recollection of mine is inspired by the annual summer visits to my grandmother’s farmhouse. Those wonderful afternoons spent in my grandma’s house eating her pumpkin koftas simmered […]
Kandahar Chicken Kofta In Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
I would like to share this recipe from my cookbook, “The Dance of Spices” published by John Wiley & Sons. Here is my twist on chicken kofta (meatball) curry this one is more delicate with subtle spices and a hint of heat to balance the sweetness of grapefruit juice. Serve this delicious entrée with crusty […]