Cuisine: Indian

Tomato Curry with Coconut Rice

In an effort to not eat much meat, I made Nigella Lawson's Tomato Curry with Coconut Rice, which is a great meatless Monday meal. It's made with fresh cherry tomatoes, coconut milk, spices, and basmati rice. The curry is creamy and flavorful, and the coconut rice adds a touch of sweetness. I added some sultanas (golden raisins), which is a nice addition.

By Leslie Blythe

Chicken Biryani

In a traditional chicken biryani, richly spiced and perfectly fluffy basmati rice is lavished with butter and studded with dried fruit. The saffron-and-spice-infused rice is layered with sauced chicken, and the two are cooked together before being topped with fried onions and chopped herbs. However, it takes time to develop deep flavor by steeping whole spices and cooking the components in stages. This version, uses chunks of boneless chicken thighs and skipped the lengthy marinating. The onion is sautéed instead of deep-frying and then the chicken is browned in the same skillet. This dish is garnished with fried onion, fresh mint and cilantro, and an herby yogurt sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

Indian Spiced Zucchini and Tomatoes

I made Indian-Spiced Salmon and served it with this Indian Spiced Zucchini and Tomatoes. Low in calories and high in flavor, this zucchini and tomatoes dish which uses turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant has anti-inflammatory properties.

By Leslie Blythe

Crispy Korma Salmon with Coconut Rice and Cucumber Pickle

My husband has been binge-watching Jamie Oliver cooking videos on YouTube. We have been fans of him for years. We used to live a few blocks away from him in London when he first got married. We decided to try this Crispy Korma Salmon with Coconut Rice and Cucumber Pickle, which is very easy to make and packed with flavor. I could not find Patak’s Korma Spice Paste, so I used curry paste instead, unfortunately for me, I could only find mild! The rice is cooked with a red chili, a half a lemon and some coconut cream, which is a new revelation. You chop up the lemon and chili and serve it on top to the rice. The quick cucumber pickle adds a bright note to this dish. 

By Leslie Blythe

Onion Bhaji

This Onion Bhaji recipe comes from a wonderful chef and talented photographer from London. Her name is Dimple and she has a vegetarian FaceBook page that I have contributed to for years called Sharing Food With Shivaay Delights. It's a fantastic source for interesting vegetarian recipes.

Indian food is one of my desert island foods. I suppose I would have to add Italian too! Anyway, I have always loved onion bhaji. I saw Dimple make these online using a muffin tin, which appealed to me. I couldn't find my regular muffin tins, so I used a mini tin. I really don't like deep frying things. These came out very flavorful, though not quite as crispy as usual, it's lower in fat and just as good. The recipe calls for gram or chickpea flour. I am very lucky to live super close to a large Indian market, though Bob's Red Mill had this flour as well.

The next time I am in London, I would love to meet Dimple in person!

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Channa Masala Tomato Soup

This Channa Masala Tomato Soup, which is a combination of Trader Joe's Organic Low Sodium Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup and frozen Channa Masala is absolutely delicious. I am going to make sure to always have the ingredients on hand. Serve it with their Malabari Paratha. 

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Chicken Korma

Here are 2 ways to make this Chicken Korma recipe. You can do it either in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Serve it with basmati rice, mango chutney, and naan bread.

By Leslie Blythe

Cauliflower, Broccoli and Chickpea Curry

When I lived in New York in the '80s, I used to make a version of this Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Chickpea Curry. Mainly because I LOVE Indian food and it is very cheap to make. Sometimes I would make it with chicken.

By Leslie Blythe

Curry Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Are you bored with plain roasted chicken? Here is a recipe sure to please. This Curry Roasted Chicken and Potatoes is so simple to make and the creamy curry sauce is divine. 

By Leslie Blythe

Indian Chickpea Curry with Spinach

Indian Chickpea Curry with Spinach is a super flavorful, vegetarian side dish. The fresh spinach provides a wide variety of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Chickpeas, which are also packed with many vital nutrients, are a great vegetarian source of protein and fiber.

By Leslie Blythe