Indian

A massive spectrum from Northern curries to Southern dosas.

Blue plate with baked eggplant and white yoghurt sauce, fresh salad with fruit, and a side of brown rice.
29 Sep 2011

Aubergines with Tomato and Yoghurt

This is a recipe from the cookbook "Favorite Indian Food" by Diane Seed. And boy it is sooooo good. I serve it with rice and salad and I always hope for leftovers. I spread the eggplants on a fresh baked roll for lunch the day after and after eating it I am a very happy person.
I love spices! And the tomatoes with the ginger and garlic make such a nice flavor on the eggplants.

 

Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
Outdoor dining table set with blue plates, salads, bread, and lit candles at dusk.
10 Aug 2011

Samosas

This recipe details how to make homemade samosas, featuring a simple dough and a savory potato filling seasoned with ginger, garlic, cumin, and chili. It provides instructions for preparing the dough, mixing the flavorful stuffing, and assembling the triangular pastries. The samosas can then be either deep-fried for a traditional crisp or baked for a healthier alternative.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes
Rooibos tea leaves and a cardamom pod in a light green bowl.
18 Jan 2011

Rooibos Chai Mix

This is a caffeine-free chai version, based on the Chai recipe Sarah posted last year - which in turn is a recipe she inherited from Pia, so we're going full circle here. We used to buy a rooibos chai mix at a local Indian supermarket, but this version is much better (if I say so myself), and will definitely become a staple on our tea shelf.

Prep time: 6 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes
Red mug of foamy drink with cinnamon dusting, on striped green fabric.
31 Oct 2010

Chai

There are an abundant amount of different chai recipes. This one I tried yesterday for the first time and I love it.

Prep time: 7 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes
Blue ribbed mug with frothy drink topped with cinnamon powder.
10 Jan 2009

Chai Latte

One of our favorite teas, this one is perfect for any time of the day.  It is also a wonderful replacement for coffee!

Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 13 minutes